Detention Officer

JOB TITLE: Detention OfficerDEPARTMENT/DIVISION: PoliceREPORTS TO: Detention SupervisorSUMMARY: Responsible for providing care and custody of detainees to include booking, finger printing, videotaping, and testifying in court. Work is performed with limited supervision.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Prepares and maintains legal documents and files on prisoners detained in the City jail, which includes: initiating booking procedures; gathering a variety of intake information on prisoners, including medical histories; inputting charges into applicable database; preparing paperwork for submittal to the Judge; photographing and fingerprinting prisoners; running criminal histories; providing Officers with warrant information; searching prisoners; and/or, performing other related activities.Supervises the behavior of prisoners in holding and jail cells, ensuring the safety and security of the jail. Works among contained prisoners.Performs a variety of activities in support of jail house operations, which may include: washing and issuing blankets, shoes, and mats; preparing simple meals for prisoners; escorting prisoners to arraignment proceedings before the Judge; monitoring cameras; answering telephones; and/or, performing other related activities. Performs a variety of administrative support activities, which may include: maintaining a variety of records and logs; answering telephones; monitoring video surveillance; maintaining the entry and exit of the jail area; providing customer service at the public window; completing bond forms; sending teletypes to external agencies; and/or, performing other related activities.Provides testimony during court hearings as required.Drives a prisoner transport van to and from county jail facilities.Performs other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY/BUDGET RESPONSIBILITIES:None.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of customer service principles;Knowledge of recordkeeping principles and practices;Knowledge of filing techniques;Skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously;Skilled in operating modern office equipment;Skilled in mitigating hostile situations;Skilled in keyboarding;Skilled in reading, interpreting, applying, and explaining rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;Skilled in maintaining sensitive and confidential information;Skilled in operating a computer and related software applications;Skilled in communicating effectively with a variety of individuals.Must be able to work twelve (12) hour shifts including evenings nights and weekends.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or G.E.D.Must be at least 18 years of age.One year of related experience (e.g. administrative, customer service, security, jailer).Must obtain CPR, First Aid, NCIC/TCIC Certifications within one year.PREFERENCES:None.WORKING CONDITIONS:Frequent balancing, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, talking, seeing, hearing, smelling, and manual dexterity.Occasional lifting and carrying of over 100 pounds. Work is typically performed in a jail setting.Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, infectious diseases, criminal suspects, and prison inmates.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:Must pass pre-employment drug screening.Must pass pre-employment physical exam.Must pass extensive background check and criminal history investigation.Must pass pre-employment polygraph examination.Must pass pre-employment psychological examination.Must pass criminal history check.Must pass motor vehicle records check.

Created: 2026-04-02