Detention Officer

Job Description Posted Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM Uploading documents with your application: While PDFs are an acceptable file type, scanned PDFs or images (such as those created via Canva) are not supported by the applicant tracking system. DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Police SUMMARY: Responsible for providing care and custody of detainees to include booking, finger printing, videotaping, and testifying in court. Work is performed with limited supervision. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Prepares and maintains legal documents and files on prisoners detained in the City jail, which includes: initiating booking procedures; gathering a variety of intake information on prisoners, including medical histories; inputting charges into applicable database; preparing paperwork for submittal to the Judge; photographing and fingerprinting prisoners; running criminal histories; providing Officers with warrant information; searching prisoners; and/or, performing other related activities. Supervises the behavior of prisoners in holding and jail cells, ensuring the safety and security of the jail. Works among contained prisoners. Performs a variety of activities in support of jail house operations, which may include: washing and issuing blankets, shoes, and mats; preparing simple meals for prisoners; escorting prisoners to arraignment proceedings before the Judge; monitoring cameras; answering telephones; and/or, performing other related activities. Performs a variety of administrative support activities, which may include: maintaining a variety of records and logs; answering telephones; monitoring video surveillance; maintaining the entry and exit of the jail area; providing customer service at the public window; completing bond forms; sending teletypes to external agencies; and/or, performing other related activities. Provides testimony during court hearings as required. Drives a prisoner transport van to and from county jail facilities. Performs other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES: None. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of customer service principles; Knowledge of recordkeeping principles and practices; Knowledge of filing techniques; Skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously; Skilled in operating modern office equipment; Skilled in mitigating hostile situations; Skilled in keyboarding; Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information; Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications; Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals. Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts including evenings nights and weekends. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or G.E.D. Must be at least 18 years of age. One year of related experience (e.g. administrative, customer service, security, jailer). Must obtain CPR, First Aid, NCIC/TCIC Certifications within one year. PREFERENCES: None. WORKING CONDITIONS: Frequent balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, and manual dexterity. Occasional lifting and carrying of over 100 pounds. Work is typically performed in a jail setting. Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, infectious diseases, criminal suspects, and prison inmates. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Must pass pre-employment physical exam. Must pass extensive background check and criminal history investigation. Must pass pre-employment polygraph examination. Must pass pre-employment psychological examination. #J-18808-Ljbffr