Police Detention Officer

Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf Shores Police Department

Salary: $17.94 per hour.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, secures and cares for inmate sentenced to jail by the municipal court; book in and conduct bond hears for new arrests.

Essential Functions:

  • Performs leadership tasks to supervise inmates and maintain a safe, orderly, and sanitary environment; conducts regular and professional visitations; assists in keeping the cell blocks clean; distributes and retrieves linens; prepares meals for inmates; delivers and retrieves mail for inmates; distributes medication as needed.
  • Performs tasks to book and process inmates arriving at the facility; searches inmates upon arrival to the facility; completes inmate profile documentation.
  • Works to keep a peaceful and community oriented atmosphere among inmates; provides intervention during inmate disputes; resolves physical conflicts.
  • Performs tasks to book and process inmates arriving at the facility; searches inmates upon arrival to the facility; completes inmate profile documentation.
  • Monitors activities to prevent escape of inmates.
  • Performs administrative tasks for the facility; maintains inmate records and related documentation; updates and maintains related financial records; delivers court papers involving detainees; obtains fingerprints; prepares incident reports; completes arrest reports; prepares meal, medication and property documentation; maintains inventory of facility supplies; researches the NCIC for warrant information.

Requirements:

  • Must possess a valid Alabama driver’s license and be insurable by the City’s insurance carrier, must be able to lift and carry at least twenty-five (25) pounds.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Necessary Certifications and licenses required or must be obtained within a year of employment; Jail Management Certification, Dragger Alco test Certification, Taser Certification.
  • Desirable Certifications are ACJIC & NCIC Certifications.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a pistol permit.
  • If considered for hire candidate must be able to pass background check, including motor vehicle report, polygraph, physical and alcohol/drug screen