DETENTION OFFICER

Job Title

Detention Officer

Job Description

With your background or interest in security operations/corrections as our Detention Officer, you will be overseeing and monitoring the activities of the detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas. You will be coordinating and monitoring detainee movements, conducting counts and providing emergency response as needed. In addition, you may be assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, front and sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter safety, transportation, work details, reception, intake and visits officer, etc., as required by management.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Providing safety in program activities and supervising labor crews in various areas around facility.
• Conducting shakedown for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team; confiscating contraband in accordance to facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.
• Initiating disciplinary reports on detainees.
• Preparing reports and maintaining daily logs as required.
• Ensuring prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness or trauma.
• Promoting facility cleanliness and reporting need for maintenance or repairs.
• Serving as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required.
• Completing training courses as required by facility training standards.
• Performing correctional duties for any shift as defined by management.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• College coursework and advanced training in behavioral sciences, correctional services or related field preferred. Training in cultural diversity or sensitivity preferred.
• Possession of applicable state requisites for employment.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to handle physical and mental stress associated with working extended hours.
• Must be able to regularly report to work without being late.
• Ability to be physically alert on any shift that is assigned.
• Ability to work up to sixteen (16) hours within a rolling twenty-four (24) hour period.
• Work experience in a correctional setting preferred.
• May be required to possess valid state driver's license.
• Must be mature, flexible, able to command the respect and confidence of detainees and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.