Detention Officer

Pay
$22.00 Pay Frequency

Monthly
Full Time / Part Time
Full time Job Summary
Under general Supervision, is responsible for the custody of all inmates in the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center, maintaining their security during their time of incarceration and assuming responsibility for all their needs during detention while utilizing the principles of Direct Supervision. Job Details

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Custody and control of inmates
• Security of facilities
• Physical movement of inmates
• All inmate records
• Complete facility logs
• Pull and search all inmates leaving the facility
• Search inmate workers before housing
• Search and locate all new intakes
• Conduct shakedowns and inspections of cells
• Seizes property found during cell inspection
• Complete record of property accepted in and after incarceration
• Enforce contraband control and inmate rules
• Observe inmates and inmate workers for abnormal conditions and corrects situations immediately
• Inspect facility and kitchen for cleanliness and take appropriate action to correct
• Inspect facility and kitchen areas and report all maintenance problems and unsafe conditions
• Inspect cleaning materials and supplies that enter pods
• Assist nurse on pill runs
• Pull and search inmates for sick calls, doctor visits, dental visits, church services, and OED classes
• Check and search, if necessary, all visitors
• Observe inmate visitation
• Oversee inmate exercise
• Observe commissary distribution
• Feed inmates
• Complete and issue property/money release authorizations
• Distribute and collect inmate requests for legal materials, visitor cards, inmate worker status applications, incoming and outgoing mail, and library materials
• Review, answer, and distribute inmate's requests and grievances
• Assign work to and supervise inmate workers
• Ensure all inmates have routine access to showers
• Distribute hygiene products, clean clothing, clean linens, and clean bedding to inmates
• Report any criminal intelligence to supervisors
• Safeguard keys
• Directly oversee inmate workers as assigned
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

Skills:

• Basic typing
• Use of personal computers
• Application of jail security techniques
• Maintaining security of inmates
• Maintaining accurate records and files

Knowledge:

• 800 radio system 10 codes
• Personal computers and equipment
• Interdepartmental correspondence
• Department policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to jail operations
• Security techniques
• Jail records
• Detention operation procedures

Ability:

• Gain respect and cooperation of others
• Keep alert and vigilant
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Deal tactfully with others
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals
• Communicate verbally and in writing
• Work all shifts, weekends, and holidays

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES:

None

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; run; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds to more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to perform job duties while wearing gear weighing 10 pounds or more for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualifications

1-07 RULES AND REGULATIONS

A.53 SAFETY SENSITIVE EMPLOYEES

(Pursuant to Oklahoma law, Title 63 O.S. section 427.8, Oklahoma Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, enacted 08/30/2019)

"Safety-Sensitive" employment positions: The Tulsa County Sheriff has designated Deputies, Detention Officers, and Telecommunications Dispatchers as safety sensitive employment positions. Safety-sensitive means any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task and/or the health and safety of others. The Tulsa County Sheriff retains the authority to evaluate and classify employment positions as safety-sensitive positions based upon assigned tasks and duties.

The Tulsa County sheriff may refuse to hire an applicant applying for a safety-sensitive position who tests positive for marijuana components or metabolites. The Tulsa County Sheriff may discipline, discharge, or otherwise penalize a safety-sensitive employee who tests positive for marijuana components or metabolites.
EEO STATEMENT:

Tulsa County Sheriff does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.

NOTE: Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.