Police Detention Officer

Under general supervision, secures and cares for inmates sentenced to jail by the municipal court; books in and conducts bond hearings for new arrests. This is highly responsible work in the security and operation of the City detention facilities. The employee supervises jail operations such as receiving, processing, and transporting prisoners, protecting their well-being, and arranging work details. Responsibilities also include supervising sanitary and general building maintenance of the jail.

Must be willing to work overtime, nonstandard hours, weekends, and holidays as required to complete work assignments.

Starting Salary: $17.94 per hour

Performs administrative tasks for the facility; maintains inmate records and related documentation; updates and maintains related financial records; delivers court papers involving detainees; obtains fingerprints; prepares incident reports; completes arrest reports; prepares meal, medication, and property documentation; maintains inventory of facility supplies; researches the NCIC for warrant information.

Performs tasks to book and process inmates arriving at the facility; searches inmates upon arrival; completes inmate profile documentation.

Works to keep a peaceful and community-oriented atmosphere among inmates; provides intervention during inmate disputes; resolves physical conflicts.

Monitors activities to prevent inmate escapes.

Acts as Court Bailiff and Bond Hearing Staff; transports inmates to various locations; escorts inmates to and from court; supervises facility cleaning through detainee labor; assists with dispatching activities as needed; performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Education or Equivalent; and,
• No experience; or,
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Necessary - Jail Management Certification, Drager Alcostest Certification, Taser Certification
• Desirable - ACJIC & NCIC Certifications

Important Job Functions:

• Act as Court Bailiff and Bond Hearing Staff
• Transport inmates to various locations; escort inmates to and from court
• Supervise facility cleaning through detainee labor
• Assist with dispatching activities as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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