Detention Officer

Brief Description
Department:
Sheriff - Detention
Position Control Number: 0418
- FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime
Safety Sensitive Designation:
This position is designated as safety-sensitive.
Random Drug/Alcohol Test:
Yes
Opening Date:
February 26, 2026
Closing Date:
March 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Anticipated Starting Salary
: $52,221

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.

Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Responsible for providing security in the detention of inmates within the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations.

• Conduct daily inspection and maintenance of housing units and facilities to ensure proper security.
• Perform security and direct supervision duties within inmate housing units to maintain custody and control the activities of inmates; remain constantly alert for prisoner disruptions such as escape planning, fighting, thefts, suicide attempts, and other prohibited activity.
• Maintain a complete and accurate count of all inmates and their locations within the facility; conduct an updated count of inmates and unit checks periodically throughout shift.
• Orient inmates to housing units ensuring all inmates understand facility rules.
• Maintain schedules for inmates allowing exercise times, meals, showering, class attendance, medical visits, unit cleaning, laundry exchange, mail delivery, and visitation at appropriate times; document inmates’ activities and movements within the facility.
• Conduct surveillance, unit searches, and shakedowns to locate and confiscate any fabricated weapons and contraband; inspect and inventory all cleaning products, tools, equipment, bedding, clothing, and medical equipment.
• Prepare written incident reports documenting rule violations, offenses, or unusual events; testify at disciplinary hearings and in court as needed.
• Complete daily and weekly jail reports, inmate activity reports, incident reports, court lists, and correspondence with the courts; input information into the computer system.
• Respond to emergencies such as fights, hostage incidents, riots, and incidents involving aggressive and combative inmates; use force in restraining inmates as needed.
• Provide security for medical staff during the distribution of medicine and physical examinations.
• Receive and search incoming inmates; review admission forms for completeness and accuracy before booking inmates; complete paperwork for admittance and enter inmate information into computer; fingerprint and photograph inmates; transmit fingerprints to other law enforcement agencies.
• Perform required screenings, collection, and inventory of property; ensure inmates are showered, dressed in issued clothing, and given unit supplies and identification badges.
• Transport inmates to appropriate areas in the facility such as medical clinic, classes, library, and barbershop; maintain security at all times and ensure departmental rules and regulations are enforced.
• Monitor facility operation from within the central control room by the operation of technical equipment such as cameras, door lock controls, etc.

• Supervise…