MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be 18 years of age.
- High school diploma or GED or one to two years related experience and/or training.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under Dickinson County’s fleet insurance policy. If from out-of-state, must obtain a Kansas driver’s license within 90 days.
- Must successfully pass all required background checks.
- Must successfully pass all required psychological testing.
- Must successfully pass all required fitness for duty and drug screen testing.
- Must have the flexibility to adapt to new ideas and changing conditions.
- Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
- Must have experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds, philosophies, and behavioral patterns.
EQUIPMENT USED
Vehicles, radios, issued weapons, uniform equipment, various types of computers and equipment, copiers, telephones, fax machines, calculators, breath analyzer equipment [Intoxilyzer, Preliminary Breath Tester (PBT), etc.], PepperBall gun, Taser, handcuffs, first-aid equipment, Automated External Defibrillator (AED), OC spray, in-car camera, body camera and other issued and available photo equipment; and any other special and traditional equipment issued to detention officers.
JOB DUTIES – RECEPTION AND BOOKING
Provide overall management of the booking and vehicle sally port areas. Handle telephone calls for the Detention Facility. Operate video equipment. Search/pat down incoming arrestees/inmates. Photograph inmates using photo imaging equipment. Supervise inmates housed in booking. Check inmates on a regular basis (at least every ½ hour). Fingerprint inmates and process arresting officer’s paperwork. Fill out Bond/Notice to Appear paperwork and enter Court dates in the computer. Record and store inmate’s property and money. Dispense inmate clothing, bedding and issued items to new inmates. Complete the book-out process for inmates. When released, return inmate’s personal property. Monitor inmates on suicide watch who are housed in booking and maintain a suicide log. Assist inmates with initial phone calls to bondsmen, employers or family members. Enter inmate’s appointments into the computer. Make incident reports for all unusual occurrences, rule violations, inmate moves, etc.
Provide housekeeping duties for the booking area. Testify in court when necessary. Perform other related duties as deemed necessary or as required.
JOB DUTIES – HOUSING
Record all activities of inmates including phone calls and medical records. Prepare daily reports and enter reports into the computer. Conduct routine shakedowns, pat searches, and strip searches of inmates. Meets the public at the detention center and supervise visiting hours. Monitor medical status of prisoners, dispense medication, and notify physician of medical needs. Maintain the Detention facility (inside and outside), enforce all regulations of the detention facility. Move prisoners to court, for medical appointments, or to other facilities, complete reports and records. Testify in court on related activities. Maintain commissary and money handled from the prisoners. Receive and answer complaints and requests from the general public. Perform general duties in the protection of life and property as they pertain to detention duties. Maintain mechanical equipment in the detention facility. Check inmates on a regular basis (at least every ½ hour). Make incident reports for all unusual occurrences, rule violations, inmate moves, etc. Maintain cleanliness of various areas of the facility: Inmate Medical, Kitchen (equipment, pantry, floors, stove, etc.), Linens, Laundry, pods, cells and other areas of the facility. Assist in serving meals for inmates. Perform other related duties as deemed necessary or as required.
JOB DUTIES – CONTROL ROOM
Monitor security for the entire facility. Ensure secure and timely movement of staff, inmates and all others within the facility. Monitor intra-facility intercom communications. Maintain cleanliness of entire Control Room area. Perform other related duties as deemed necessary or as required.
BEHAVIOR STANDARD
Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, inmates, coworkers and management. Must be able to render credible testimony in a Court of Law.
ESSENTIAL MENTAL FUNCTIONS
Ability to read and comprehend written material. Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions. Ability to analyze and make sound judgments when performing day-to-day activities. Ability to see differences in details in order to carry out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County and City laws and ordinances. Ability to understand mathematical concepts to include basic arithmetic. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Proper knowledge of grammar and spelling. Ability to operate radios, fingerprinting equipment, video equipment, computers, and other related law enforcement equipment. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact well with others. Ability to multi-task and work independently. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Able and willing to work with others toward achieving common goals. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of teamwork. Accept responsibility and complete work assignments on schedule, without undue delays and within other established parameters. Maintain acceptable attendance and arrives and leaves at the prescribed times. Dress and groom appropriately for the job. Keep work area neat and orderly.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell. The employee is required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
