JOB The Brooklyn Park Police detention officer books and releases arrested inmates/persons for Brooklyn Park and other agencies. The detention officer maintains paperwork, statistics and records. The detention officer maintains the jail facility to include security, access and egress of control, cleanliness, inventory, and inspections. The detention officer maintains the care of in-custody of inmates/persons. They provide assistance in special circumstances and/or emergency situations. The detention facility operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The detention officer works a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts that will primarily include overnights. Detention officers also work weekends and holidays. Once training is completed, this detention officer will work a rotating schedule of four days on, four days off, and most likely night shift hours. Detention officers bid for their shift based on seniority.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Conduct searches, book inmates, maintain property inventory, take photographs, fingerprint, identify, and supervise arrested persons. Assists with determining bail. Maintain jail paperwork, arrest records, court system records, and daily logs. Maintain jail security of property and facility, access and egress control, cleanliness of facility, inventory of inmate supplies, and inspections. Maintain care and custody of inmates, including monitoring activities and records. Provide meals and showers, ensuring personal hygiene and well-being. Maintain and administer inmate medication and recreation. Supervise inmate cell activity, phone calls and visits. Provide assistance in special circumstances and/or emergency situations that includes physical restraint and discipline of inmates as directed. Provide emergency first aid and medical assistance to inmates and staff and as needed. Answer and respond to radio and phone calls, faxes, and emails. Run queries, criminal histories, and other legal documents. Attend quarterly and annual training on relevant topics such as CPR/First aid, defensive tactics, team meetings, and Mantoux testing. Manage end of the month paperwork records, monthly in-house detention records, suspense files, validations, gun permits, misdemeanor theft project, and launder department items. Fingerprint individuals for suspense files, court records and other agencies. Communicate with probation, divisional court, and the public defender's office, and set up and supervise virtual meetings for inmates prior to court. Provide training to new detention officers.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Anticipated Work Schedule:

Position is a full-time, non-exempt, union position that will work a 12-hour shift on a rotating schedule of four (4) days on and four (4) days off. Detention officers bid for their shifts based on seniority. They work one of the following shifts: 6PM-6AM, 6AM-6PM, and 3PM-3AM. Newly hired detention officers most likely will end up on a night schedule.

Anticipated Hiring Wage:

$34.93-$44.89 per hour, depending on qualifications, with full-time employee benefit package. This pay range is based on the 2025 contract. Once the 2026 contract is finalized, the pay rate will be adjusted. Selection Process The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process. Union Representation - LELS Non-Sworn Agreement Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 80,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 64 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home. We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ+ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability-related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at HumanResources@brooklynpark.org.