Detention Officer

General supervision is provided by a Police Lieutenant. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual. Participate in a variety of tasks involved in processing prisoners for detention in or release from the municipal jail; record fingerprints; photograph prisoners in mug shots; prepare and review all appropriate paperwork. Collect and securely store all property of the prisoners; assist in searching prisoners as necessary. Place prisoners in jail cells; monitor cells regularly to determine prisoner well‑being; count the prisoners at least twice during each hour; oversee and coordinate prisoner visitation; run a driver’s license check for outstanding warrants on all visitors; distribute and check visitation badges. Prepare and serve meals to prisoners; provide prisoners with personal health care items as appropriate. Escort prisoners to and from cells; transfer prisoners to other jail facilities; attend court with prisoners as necessary; subdue hostile prisoners as necessary. Clean all jail facilities; mop, sweep and scrub toilets and sinks; prepare empty cells for next prisoner. Process paperwork for releasing impounded vehicles; prepare receipts for prisoners who are released on bond. Staff the Police Information Desk; receive and direct visitors and complainants; take reports of crimes and offenses; evaluate incidents for immediate referral to commissioned personnel. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED. EXPERIENCE No experience required Ability to type 20 wpm LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Possession of a valid driver's license. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The jail is a 24 hour 7 days a week operation. If you are offered the position of Detention Officer you are agreeing to work the following: 8 hour shifts, 5 days per week Holidays (if scheduled as a normal working day) Weekends Deep nights Evenings Mandatory overtime On Call for disasters Rotation of shifts while in training YOU MUST BE ABLE TO WORK THE FOLLOWING ROTATING SHIFTS: #J-18808-Ljbffr