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Kay County Detention Center
Detention Officer
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$57,252 / year median in Oklahoma
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Kay County Detention Center is looking to hire Detention Officers.
YOU MUST BE 18 TO APPLY.
You will be responsible for the custody and control of inmates; security of the jail; physical movement of inmates; and all inmate needs. Basic data entry; in application of jail techniques; in maintaining security of inmates; and in application of principles of supervision. Knowledge of radio system/10 codes; of CPR; of inter-department correspondence, of policies, rules and regulations pertaining to jail operations; of security techniques; of jail records; and of jail standard operating procedures. Must be alert and vigilant; to exercise initiative and independent judgment; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and to deal tactfully with others. Qualifications- Strong core skills in security and conflict management
- Premium skills in CCTV monitoring, first aid, law enforcement, CPR, and military background
- Relevant skill in report writing
- Previous supervising experience is preferred
U.S. CITIZEN OR RESIDENT ALIENT
- HIGH
SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED
- NO
FELONY CONVICTIONS, NO MISDEMEANORS IN THE LAST 3 YEARS
- NO
CRIMES OF MORAL TURPITUDE OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CONVICTIONS
- NO
ACTIVE PROTECTIVE ORDERS
- ABLE
TO WORK WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS AND ADDITIONAL DAYS
(STAFFINGDICTATED
)•MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.00- $18.