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Detention Officer
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What they do
A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.
$49,304 / year median in Alabama
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Detention Officer Job Type:
Full Time Huntsville, AL Madison County Sheriff's Office Salary:
$52,721.76Annually 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
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