Detention Officer

Salary: $52,721.76 Annually

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, performs routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols assigned areas at various intervals for security of inmates, count of inmates and security of buildings and grounds.
• Complete OC (pepper spray) and TASER certification.
• Complete in-house training academy and Field Training program.
• Remains alert for signs of disorder or tension.
• Inspects quarters, facilities, and work locations for unauthorized materials.
• Checks sanitary conditions and fire and safety hazards, such as unsafe tools and equipment.
• Keeps records and makes reports on such matters as inmate movements and progress and offender’s violation of rules.
• Escorts individuals or groups of inmates to work assignments.
• Maintains order and discipline during work and during bathing, meals, and recreational activities.
• Ensures inmates meet institutional standards of conduct.
• Keeps perpetual count on assigned inmates.
• Supervises offenders in various work details including general clean-up of institutional grounds and buildings.
• Supervises inmates in court transports and medical transports.
• Supervises and accounts for meal services and all inmate interactions with in-house medical staff.
• Takes custody of personal effects.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

• Must be able to successfully complete OC (pepper spray) and TASER certification, provided by Madison County.
• Must be able to successfully complete in-house training academy and Field Training program, provided by Madison County.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must complete one (1) year of promotional probation beginning on the date of the promotion.
• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent, and any combination of training and experience which provides the ability to perform job specifications. Classification will commensurate based on years of experience:
  • Detention Officer I – 0 to 5 years of experience
  • Detention Officer II – 5 to 8 years of experience
  • Detention Officer III – 8 to 12 years of experience