Detention Officer
$30.86 - $34.2 per hourGovernmentJobs.com
Job Posting
Hiring range for this position is $30.86- $34.20/hour. Full range for this position is $30.86 - $41.86/hour. Any additional relevant experience, education, or training may be considered when determining a starting rate above the minimum. The deadline to submit applications is July 31st, 2026. This job requisition is for the Academy starting November 30th, 2026.
Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as a qualified pool of applicants is determined, this position may be closed without notice.
As part of the selection process, you will be required to successfully complete a Physical Agility Test (PAT). The PAT will be offered on the following dates:
- July 28, 2026
- August 1, 2026
- August 11, 2026
- August 15, 2026
Overview of Position / Department
Under general supervision, the Detention Officer will perform general jail and detention work and is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of all personnel, detainees and jail. This position is responsible for exercising initiative and independent judgement in completing assigned tasks; while also performing a variety of technical and administrative tasks associated with facility operations and the incarceration of detainees.
This position has a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) for (Female Detention Officers only / Male Detention Officers only) due to same-sex detainee supervision and interaction.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Observes detainee's behavior and care to maintain detainees' health and legal rights
- Monitors and controls inmate movement within the detention facility's secured areas
- Operates detention center control panels which open and close doors
- Monitors and controls radio traffic within the facility, which includes shutting down non-emergency traffic during a crisis situation
- Monitors video equipment of all jail areas
- Processes records and legal documents to facilitate information access
- Prepares investigative and other reports or documentation as necessary, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations
- Processes incoming detainees, including photographing, finger printing, inventorying, and storing detainees' property
- Explains detention center procedures to detainees and answers questions concerning conditions of detention
- Performs additional duties as assigned
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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