Detention Officer

The purpose of the class is to provide for the safety of staff and inmates and the security of the Detention Center; to supervise inmate activities; and to perform related corrections and law enforcement work as assigned. This class works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor.

• Maintains the security and safety of the Detention Center facility, inmates and staff through implementation of established policies and procedures.
• Monitors jail access and egress.
• Monitors security cameras, closed circuit TV system, alarm systems, automated locking systems and other specialized security equipment.
• Patrols facility to ensure security; inspects locking and security devices and doors for proper working condition.
• Processes and books inmates; searches, photographs and fingerprints inmates; secures inmates’ property and issues supplies.
• Supervises meals, visitation, recreation and exercise, educational activities, telephone privileges, counseling, court visits, movement within the facility, and medical attention; conducts head counts regularly.
• Ensures that inmates are provided with appropriate sanitary conditions, clothing and supplies; administers CPR and First Aid as required.
• Routinely searches inmates, cells, kitchen and other inmate-accessible areas for contraband and other safety and security hazards.
• Investigates causes of inmate and detainee disturbances, such as assaults, fights, thefts, and medical emergencies; submits reports based on findings.
• Maintains inmate accounts; collects and disburses monies as appropriate.
• Processes the release or transfer of inmates based on court order instructions or other legal authorization; transports inmates to various locations as directed.
• Enforces local, state and federal laws in the Detention Center and throughout Pickens County; responds to and investigates Detention Center incidents, crimes and suspected criminal activity and takes appropriate action; performs general law enforcement duties as necessary, including apprehending, arresting suspected law violators, and maintaining order and public safety.
• Completes and maintains required paperwork.
• Performs custodial and general maintenance of Detention Center facility and equipment.
• Performs strip search of all returning inmate workers.
• Dispatches Roads & Bridges emergency workers after office hours.
• Communicates with law enforcement personnel, probation and parole officers, court personnel, victim advocates, attorneys, volunteers, clergy, medical care practitioners, and others regarding individual cases.
• Receives and responds to citizens’ inquiries, concerns and complaints concerning Detention Center activities.
• Remains on call 24 hours per day, seven days per week, for emergency response.
• Performs general clerical work as required, including compiling information and statistics for reports, preparing reports and records, maintaining logs, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.
• Attends periodic training, seminars, meetings, etc., to keep abreast of current detention, law enforcement and investigative trends, technology and legislation; maintains required physical fitness and required level of proficiency in the use of firearms.
• ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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• Performs other related duties as required.
• ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS
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• It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

• DATA INVOLVEMENT
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• Requires gathering, organizing, analyzing, examining, or evaluating data or information and may prescribe action based on such data or information.
• PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT
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• Requires speaking or signaling to people to convey or exchange information of a general nature.
• INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS
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• Requires leading, operating or repairing complex machinery or equipment that requires extended training and experience, such as firearms, emergency response vehicles, etc., or the application of custom administrative software or systems; may involve installation and testing. Involves operations of limited scope.

• REASONING REQUIREMENTS
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• Requires performing skilled work involving rules/systems with almost constant problem-solving.
• MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS
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• Requires using basic addition and subtraction, such as making change or measuring.
• LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
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• Requires reading routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures or work orders; writing routine sentences and completing routine job forms and incident reports; speaking routine sentences using proper grammar.
• MENTAL…