JOB
This position is open until filled.The Human Resources Office is unable to provide status updates by telephone.The salary range is listed above. Starting salary will depend on qualifications and experience.The Detention Officer performs inmate detention and care work in the County Detention Center. Employees in this class work a rotating 12-hour shift and perform inmate intake, detention, care, transport, observation, and release work in accordance with established policies and procedures. Work includes the observation and accompaniment of inmates inside the Detention Center and related care and recordkeeping requirements; and employees may be assigned to any work area within the facility and may also be assigned to accompany inmates to court or other assigned locations. Patience and firmness are required in frequent contacts with some violent, suicidal, and mentally unstable inmates. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the shift supervisor on the assigned shift, and is evaluated through observation.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
May make regular rounds of detention facility to assure safety and security of inmates. Monitors inmate activity from control booth and opens and locks doors for staff. Processes incoming inmates, completes necessary intake paperwork, searches prisoners, obtains and secures inmates’ personal property, assigns and escorts inmates to proper holding facilities, advises inmates of Detention Center rules and regulations. Arranges contacts by visits or telephone calls between inmates and relatives, court officials, attorneys; escorts inmates to rooms. May oversee the security and activities of inmates; supervises meals and cleaning of facilities; distributes personal property; monitors inmates’ medial status and takes actions when illness or injury is suspected. Distributes personal hygiene items, meals, linens, clothing, and other items to inmates; checks on intoxicated and other inmates in special medical or mental conditions. Prepares inmates for court. May supervise inmates in the cleaning of cells, service of food, cleaning of kitchens, office areas, clothes, and linens. Transports inmates to court, other detention facilities, medical and mental health treatment, and other necessary trips, usually locally; accompanies other officers to transport multiple inmates. Maintains logs of activities during the shift. As directed, returns personal property to individual; completes forms providing required documentation of release Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe work may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force on occasion to as little as 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects, including the human body. Tasks may require the following abilities: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions. Requires mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity to prepare records and reports; observe people and things for security purposes; and operate electronic control panels and view computer screens. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe employees are subject to hazards associated with custody work including working in inside environments, exposure to various hazards such as noise and a variety of physical conditions and close quarters. Employees may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens. The employee is required to work in close quarters with inmates. Please Note: If offered a position, official transcripts/verification of education must be submitted directly to the Human Resources Office from the educational institution(s) listed on application. Positions requiring a minimum education/certification must also have official documents submitted to the Human Resources Office. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted by the candidate with the application for consideration of meeting minimum job requirements.
