Detention Officer

Detention Officer

Job Category: Technical and Professional Requisition Number: DETEN001268

Posted: May 18, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

City of Edmond Edmond, OK, USA

Description

Learn more about the City of Edmond by visiting the City of Edmond's website.

Starting Salary: $20.67—$21.62

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

To increase your chances of being considered for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document (PDF format preferred) explaining your work history, experience, and qualifications OR you can fill out your Work History in this application.

About this Position

The Detention Officer I is a jailer job for the Edmond Detention Center that requires 24/7 operations, so shifts include holidays AND weekends with frequent overtime. Detention Officers book inmates into the Edmond Detention Center (requiring hands-on contact with inmates), check for drugs or weapons, physically restrain inmates as needed, supervise the well-being of inmates, and clean inmate areas. Shifts are assigned by seniority and are 12-hours long (officers work 3 1/2 days a week).

This position operates within a department that requires 24/7 operations, so the schedule for this role consists of working shifts with frequent overtime and shifts on holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 12 to 18 months of related experience and/or training Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Responsibilities

• Monitor inmate behavior and ensure their safety and security
• Process/release inmates from the Detention Center
• Answer telephone calls and take accurate messages for officers
• Dispense personal and cell cleaning equipment
• Search inmates & cells for contraband items
• Ensure the care and maintenance of quarters
• Write medical, incident, and/or activity report(s) on a daily basis
• Complete data entry into software system
• Fingerprint citizens and employees per request
• Participate in required job-related training

Necessary Skills

• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process including a polygraph and interview with the Chief of Police
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug, physical, and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement plans
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Police Department, Detention Center, and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.

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