DETENTION OFFICER

Job Title

Detention Officer

Job Description

The Detention Officer oversees and maintains custody, care, and control of detainees of a facility, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and contracting agency.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Detention Officer oversees and monitors the activities of the detainees in living areas, recreation activities areas, dining areas and visitation areas.
• Coordinates and monitors detainee movements, conducts counts, and provides emergency response as needed.
• The Detention Officer may be assigned to various posts including, but not limited to, the control room, front and sally port entrance, health services, special housing, perimeter security, transportation, work details, reception, intake, and visits officer, etc., as required by management.
• Provides security in program activities and supervises labor crews in various areas around facility.
• The Detention Officer conducts shakedowns for contraband materials, either individually or as part of a specialized team. Confiscates contraband in accordance to facility and contracting agency policies and procedures.
• Initiates disciplinary reports on detainees.
• The Detention Officer prepares reports and maintains daily logs as required.
• Ensures prompt and appropriate assistance to detainees in the event of injury, illness, or trauma.
• The Detention Officer promotes facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance or repairs.
• Serves as member of special teams to respond to emergencies as required.
• The Detention Officer completes training courses as required by facility training standards
• Perform correctional duties for any shift as defined by management.
• The Officer performs 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 inmates and staff and possess a high tolerance to mental stress.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Equal Opportunity Employer