Police Detention Officer

Salary: $17.95 - $25.50 Hourly Location : Gulf Shores Police Department, AL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202400110 Department: Police - Special Operations Division: Police - Special Operations Opening Date: 02/26/2026 Closing Date: Continuous Description 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 Job 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. 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. Minimum Qualifications RequiredEducation and Experience: High School Education or Equivalent; and, No experience; or, Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Licenses and Certifications: Necessary- Jail Management Certification, Drager Alcotest Certification, Taser Certification Desirable- ACJIC & NCIC Certifications Additional Position InformationIMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS: Act as Court Bailiff and Bond Hearing Staff Transports inmates to various locations; escorts inmates to and from court. Supervise facility cleaning through detainee labor. Assists with dispatching activities as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT USED: Drager Alcotest Portable Breath Testing Device Jail Board Taser OC Spray Jail Management Software KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of: Judicial system, operation and procedures for criminal prosecution. Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques. All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job. First Aid procedures and equipment. Suspect/victim/witness interview and interrogation concepts, principles and practices. Departmental policies and standard operating procedures. Defensive tactics to protect self and others. All computer applications and hardware related to performance of the essential functions of the job. Department organization, standard operating guidelines and policies, rules, and regulations. Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines. Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with a minimum of direction. Training other employees. Using mathematics. Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures and protocols. The use and operation of all assigned equipment to include; fire arms, restraint devices, technical and/or specialized equipment and basic first aid equipment. Mental and Physical Abilities: Police Detention Officer Class Specification Prepared by Slavin Management Consultants for the City of Gulf Shores, AL, 2010..Revised 2019 Ability to mediate disputes between diverse groups of people. Ability to be articulate while testifying in court or other legal proceedings. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and so forth. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to rapidly and accurately recall names, faces, and details of incidents. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people. Ability to maintain peace and order during potentially violent or disruptive situations. Ability to respond calmly during emergencies. Ability to analyze police problems and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances. Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures and government regulations. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to use physical strength of arms and legs to climb up and over or to jump over, across, ascend, or descend large obstacles. Ability to subdue suspects in a physical confrontation bearing duty equipment. Ability to push or pull self through openings of varying nature by using the necessary upper or lower body strength of the arms or legs. Ability to drag, push, pull, lift, or carry heavy objects or persons, rescue individuals, restrain suspects or victims, and drag persons away from dangerous situations or respond to incidents. Ability to run up or down stairways or respond to other incidents. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, speak and hear, and lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Working Conditions: Exposure to unknown and dangerous conditions such as intoxicated or violent arrestees and life threatening situation such as armed and/or violent arrestees. Police Detention Officer Class Specification Prepared by Slavin Management Consultants for the City of Gulf Shores, AL, 2010..Revised 2019 Occasional exposure of work time to hazardous situations which involve armed or physically violent persons, or interviewing mentally or emotionally disturbed persons. Occasional exposure of work time to communicable and infectious diseases. Working time may require irregular hours and shift times. The incumbent's working conditions are typically moderately quiet. At emergency scene, the incumbent's working conditions may be moderately loud. The City of Gulf Shores offers a comprehensive benefit package with options that can help protect your health, finances and peace of mind. Just as the City of Gulf Shores is dedicated to the people in our community, we are also dedicated to providing employees with benefits that fit your diverse needs. Our benefit package includes health, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary products offered through Aflac. The City also has an employee clinic for those employees who are enrolled in our health insurance plan to utilize free of charge. WHEN BENEFITS BEGIN Benefits are available to all eligible employees and dependents following the applicable waiting period: Benefits begin first of the month following 30 days after date of hire Part-time employees who work thirty (30) hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in the City medical insurance program the same as the 40-hour employees.

Created: 2026-03-04