Detention Sergeant Job Benton area,Arkansas USA,Security

2026 Saline County Sheriff Sergeant
- Detention Job Description

Exempt:
No

Department:
Sheriff's Detention

Reports To:

Detention Lieutenant

Location:

735 S Neeley St, Benton, AR 72015

Safety Sensitive:
This position is designated as safety/security sensitive and is subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion and random drug and alcohol screening.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Under the supervision and direction of the Detention Sergeant
- Jail, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision of the Detention Officers on duty and the inmates. Must guarantee the security, wellbeing, and the safety of staff/inmates housed in the Detention Center. The incumbent assists in the management and control of the detention facility by overseeing the visual and audible supervision of inmates in cell areas at all times. The incumbent is responsible to ensure proper services, supplies, and food are provided to all inmates.

Also, provide for recreational and religious programs on a reasonable basis. The Detention Corporal is responsible inmates in the facility, shift Detention Officers (approximately
4), and accurate completion of documentation. The incumbent must ensure that the area is maintained in a good clean order, good repair, well aired, and ensure safety for confinement of prisoners and safety of staff. This position is designated as a "safety sensitive position" as defined by Act 593 of 2017.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Book all lawfully arrested persons by ensuring all proper procedures and documentation is accurately completed.

Supervise inmates by ensuring safety and order for staff and inmates.

Ensure facility security by use of shift staff and policies of administration.

Supervise staff and ensure all duties are carried out according to applicable laws, ordinances, and policies.

Ensure cleanliness of cell areas, halls, etc. and ensure all is in good repair.

Oversee and administer medications to inmates, as prescribed by a physician.

Prepare daily reports, maintain accurate records of all unusual incidents, and prepare disciplinary action records.

Ensure that prisoners are delivered/transported to the proper court at the proper time.

Maintains schedules for inmates allowing exercise times, meals, showering, class attendance, medical visits, unit cleaning, laundry exchange, mail delivery, and visitation at appropriate times; documents inmates' activities and movements within the facility.

Collect and receipt for money received for bonds, fines and fees, completing accurate records.

Receives and searches incoming inmates; reviews admission forms for completeness and accuracy before booking inmates; completes paperwork for admittance and enters inmate information into computer; fingerprints and photographs inmates; transmits fingerprints to other law enforcement agencies.

Supervise prisoner’s visitations and communication.

Accurately enter all statistical information in the computer system.

Ensure adequate supplies are on hand and purchase, as needed.

Responds to emergencies such as fights, hostage incidents, riots, and incidents involving aggressive and combative inmates; uses force in restraining inmates as needed.

Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or have passed the General Education Development (GED) testing indication high school graduation level. Home school diplomas will not substitute for the above unless approved by the Commission. Documentary evidence shall consist of official transcript, diplomas or GED test report form. In unusual circumstances the Commission may be required to accept other documentation and in such cases the decision of the Commission will be final.

Home schooling diplomas will not be accepted unless approved by the Commission. Plus 4 years’ experience in correctional security or law enforcement and 12 to 18 months related leadership/management experience, or equivalent combination…