Detention Officer; Shiftwork - Nights, Weekends

Salary is based on experience and/or qualifications, and is subject to negotiation*

Performs security by maintaining order, providing care, control, and custody of prisoners in the Fort Lauderdale Police Department's Detention Facility. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Detention Corporal according to established security procedures, department regulations, city, county and state laws.

In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants). Additionally, this job classification is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.

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Failure to submit ALL of the required documents will result in your application being incomplete and not processed.

* PAT FOR OUT OF AREA APPLICANTS – Proof of successful completion of the PAT is not required with the application; however, candidates must successfully complete this test prior to hire. Out of area applicants are those who reside outside of the Florida counties of Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach.

** BAT FOR OUT OF AREA APPLICANTS – Proof of successful completion of the BAT is not required with the application if you reside outside of the state of Florida; however, candidates must successfully complete this test prior to hire.

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Maintains care, custody, and control over all detainees and prisoners; takes appropriate action to ensure the safety and security of the detainees/prisoners, the public and other law enforcement/detention personnel.
• Receives incoming prisoners; conducts searches to detect concealed weapons and contraband. Coordinates prisoner placement and cell assignment during the intake process.
• Complies with booking and release orders and procedures.
• Maintains accurate counts of detainees/prisoners; maintains complete records and ensures that current information on prisoners is entered into the computerized record information system.
• Secures detention facility keys; receives status and incident reports and special instructions from other detention personnel; follows special instructions from supervisors, and other detention personnel.
• Operates an agency vehicle to transport detainees and adheres to agency policies and procedures in…