Detention Officer

Performs responsible protective service and human support work ensuring the care and security of inmates at the County Jail; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Sergeant Jailer.

Maintaining jail security; serving meals; transporting inmates.

(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

 

• Patrols jail area periodically to insure security and maintain order.

 

 

• Searches and processes inmates in and out of jail; supervise and check on lockdown inmates.

 

 

• Supervises inmates during meals, personal hygiene and related activities for conformance to institutional rules, regulations and procedures; picks up meals; package and distribute medication to inmates as prescribed or directed.

 

 

• Escorts and safeguards inmates to cell; moves inmates around within jail facility; move inmates for court, attorney visit, probation visit, releases, transport to various offices or other locations; checks on inmates' physical condition; performs shake downs.

 

 

• Assists with visitations; searches cells; changes linens; performs laundry services.

 

 

• Assists with booking inmates and release of inmates; inventory property of new inmates; transports inmates to jail.

 

 

• Prepares routine records on inmates; performs general clerical duties associated with jail operations; communicate to incoming shift all incidents that occurred on the previous shift.

 

 

• Ensures the care and maintenance of quarters.

 

 

• Records visits; inspects items brought into the jail; checks incoming and outgoing mail; answers telephone.

 

 

• Performs related tasks as required.

 

Working knowledge of the operation of heavy laundry equipment. General knowledge of the security, rules, regulations and procedures of the institution; general knowledge of the practices of modern penology as related to the supervision and care of persons under institutionalized restraint; ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly; ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates; ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems; ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately; ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility; ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates; ability to prepare records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; worker is subject to inside environmental conditions, noise and atmospheric conditions; worker may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment.