Custody Detention Officer

Our Mission

At Cooke & Associates, Inc., our mission is to provide exceptional public safety support services that allow law enforcement agencies to focus on protecting their communities. Our In Custody Officers serve as trusted extensions of our client agencies by delivering professionalism, vigilance, integrity, and accountability while safeguarding individuals in custody, healthcare professionals, and the public.

• Provide custody and continuous monitoring of suspects under arrest receiving medical treatment in hospitals or medical facilities throughout Sacramento County.
• Support law enforcement agencies by assuming hospital guard responsibilities, allowing sworn personnel to return to patrol, investigations, and other public safety duties.
• Maintain control, security, and continuity of custody throughout a suspect's medical stay.
• This position is limited to hospital-based custody and monitoring and does not include prisoner transportation or external movement of suspects.

• Assignments are located throughout Sacramento County based on operational needs.
• Part-time, on-call, and as-needed schedule. Standard assignments are typically 12-hour shifts and may include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended coverage based on operational needs.
• Compensation: $48.00 per hour. Overtime paid in accordance with applicable federal and California law.

• Maintain custody, restraint, and continuous in-person supervision of suspects admitted to hospitals or medical facilities.
• Support municipal police departments, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, and other authorized law enforcement agencies.
• Maintain custody until responsibility is formally transferred back to the requesting agency.

• Accept custody of suspects from law enforcement personnel and verify custody documentation.
• Maintain continuous, direct observation of in-custody suspects throughout the assignment.
• Ensure restraints are properly applied and monitored in accordance with agency policy and hospital protocols.
• Escort suspects within the hospital for medical procedures, testing, treatment, or diagnostic services.
• Maintain communication with the Cooke & Associates Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) and the requesting law enforcement agency.
• Complete custody logs, activity reports, incident reports, and required documentation.
• Immediately report escape attempts, use of force incidents, medical emergencies, or other significant events.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for hospital staff, patients, visitors, and the suspect.
• Conduct yourself professionally and represent Cooke & Associates and the client agency with integrity.

• Prior sworn law enforcement experience with a federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency.
• Prior correctional officer or detention officer experience with a federal, state, county, or local correctional facility.
• Prior military police (MOS 31B or equivalent) experience in the United States Armed Forces.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of professional experience performing in-custody, detention, prisoner supervision, or comparable public safety duties in a government or law enforcement support environment.
• Candidates who do not possess one of the above backgrounds will not be considered.

• Valid California BSIS Guard Card.
• Valid California BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit.
• Valid California Driver License with a clean driving record.
• Current CPR/AED Certification.
• Current First Aid Certification.
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screening.
• Ability to legally possess and carry a firearm while performing assigned duties.

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