Detention Officer

Position Summary:

To perform a variety of duties in the protection of persons and property, and to perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the Police Department.

Essential Functions:

1. Perform booking procedures for inmates which may involve using handcuffs and other restraints; arrange transport of inmates and the mentally impaired to and from other agencies as needed.
2. Handle and process offenders.
3. Process and store evidence and property found at various crime scenes as needed; photograph subjects, property and maintain records.
4. Operate and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.
5. Respond to requests for assistance from law enforcement and other agencies.
6. Fingerprint persons for handgun license, security certificates of occupancy, immigration documents and other licenses or certifications as necessary.
7. Conduct periodic checks of inmates as required; oversee and feed prisoners; ensure jail facilities are clean; sweep, mop, dust and clean jail cells and police station as assigned.

Requirements:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.