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Detention Officer
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Garfield County Detention Facility
Enid, OK (In Person)
$37,149 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
The Detention Officer reports directly to the Detention Corporal and will provide the primary means by which inmates are supervised and cared for. A wide variety of duties fall upon this position to specifically and directly ensure the safe, secure and legally based operation of the detention operation daily. Responsibilities and Essential Functions
- Responsible for relaying information and instructions to the inmates.
- Takes inmate requests and concerns and addresses them where needed and when possible. Informs supervisors when concerns cannot be addressed directly.
- Responsible for making sure all inmates are aware of the rules and regulations of the facility.
- Conducts housing unit and cell checks to ensure that inmates and daily activities are in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Maintains housing unit order.
- Remains aware and knowledgeable of emergency procedures vital to maintaining good order and discipline.
- Maintains proper care and maintenance of all aspects of the facility and reports shortcomings to chain of command in a timely manner. This may entail general custodial work and notifying chain of command of any damaged fixtures or incidents that are deemed worthy.
- Provides meals following the proper guidelines of the feeding schedule and facility policy and procedures.
- Handles the collection of laundry within the housing units.
- Assists the medical staff in the distribution of medications.
- Handles the collection and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail.
- Processes detainees into custody and the legal system. This involves recording information such as fingerprints, picture profiles and updating personal records.
- Conducts proper searches when appropriate and necessary as directed.
- Assists the intake and release process.
- Responds to emergency calls and assists fellow officers as required.
- Addresses violations of policy and procedures and guidelines for operations appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Perform escorts of inmates within the secure perimeter of the facility.
- Any of duties as assigned to ensure a proper, safe, and secure detention operation.
Work Conditions:
- Long hours - up to 12-hour shifts
- Confined spaces
- High Stress environment
- Structured work force with well-established chain of command Performance Expectations
- Maintain the highest level of integrity and high level of ethical behavior
- Dedication to the task of providing secure custody and management of detainees
- Support and backup of fellow staff members
- Responsible, ethical, fair and consistent management of detainees
- Respectful, professional interaction with all occupants of the detention center.
- Reliable and timely in performance of duties Qualifications and Credentials
- Professional minded individual.
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Physically able to stand for long periods of time.
- Physically able to perform self defense techniques when necessary.
- Physically able to lift up to 40lbs.
- Dedicated to the job and able to work flexible hours
- Able to respond to unscheduled work requests occasionally if needed. Personal Skills
- Good "people management skills"
- Patience
- Composure in stressful situations
- Able to take control of potential volatile situations
- Familiarity with Microsoft Suite Software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Interpersonal communications skills