Detention Officer

Position Summary

Under general supervision, performs duties related to maintenance of a secure jail and safe custody of inmates; responsible for inmate booking, movements, care and orientation; maintain order and discipline among inmates; safely operate department equipment and vehicles, file reports testify in court; carry and qualify with a firearm.

• Ensures the security of the facility, prisoners and vendors.
• Records and files records
• Transports inmates to court, medical and other facilities.
• Answers telephone
• Performs cell checks
• Dispenses prisoner medication
• Dispenses cleaning supplies
• Prepares meals.
• Fingerprints citizens for variety of applications
• Supervises jail visitors
• Responsible for inmate mail system
• Washes laundry
• Responsible for cleaning facility
• Prepares incident and activity reports
• Provides VIN inspections
• Books, processes, fingerprints, photographs, classifies searches and releases inmates

Please read the full job description below.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Applicants are subject to and must pass a full background check to include criminal history, psychological testing and medical exam
• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to pass a rigorous fitness test
• Ability to complete/attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy's 8-week long Detention
• Officer Basic Training in Douglas, WY
• Ability to pass an oral interview examination
• Candidates will be subject to and must pass an eye-detect test
• Wyoming Driver's License & acceptable MVR