Detention Attendant

Wachusett Area Chamber; Worcester (MA); Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

The City of Worcester is seeking a part-time Detention Attendant for the Worcester Police Department. The role involves processing prisoners, supervising inmates, and maintaining the security and sanitary conditions of the detention area. Shifts run 3:00pm to 11:00pm, Thursday through Saturday, with weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Preference given to Worcester residents. Equal opportunity employer.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with record keeping or equivalent.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsabilidades

• Receive, conduct searches of, and book prisoners.
• Serve as guard and supervise inmates.
• Make periodic inspections of cells and holding areas.
• Keep watch over prisoners and note sickness or injury; summon medical treatment as needed.
• Make routine reports to supervisor; maintain property and records.

Conocimientos

Moral integrity

Oral & written instructions

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

MS Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a female Detention Attendant for the Worcester Police Department. Under the direction of a Police Lieutenant, the position will maintain order and provide for the care and security of prisoners at the Police department. The Detention Attendant will receive and process prisoners, while monitoring and protecting their well-being. The successful candidate will be responsible for the security, sanitary, and general building maintenance of the detention area of the Worcester Police Department. This is a part-time position 24 hours a week. The hours are 3:00pm to 11:00pm, three nights a week. The shifts are Thursday – Saturday, subject to change. Weekends and holidays as scheduled.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

• Receive, conduct searches of, and book prisoners.
• Serve as guard.
• Exercise immediate supervision over inmate in cells.
• Make periodic inspections of cells and holding areas to prevent injury to persons and property.
• Make periodic counts of inmates and periodic checks of all prison areas to avoid contact of outsiders with inmates and to prevent any escape attempt.
• Keep watch over prisoners to note sickness or injury and to summon medical treatment as per department policy.
• Receive personal property of prisoners for safe keeping and provides for retention of property until the prisoner is released.
• Make verbal and written reports to superior officer as required.
• Perform related work as required.

Required Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of police objectives and procedures and of federal and state law enforcement agencies and their operation.
• Knowledge of police records, methods, practices and procedures as they apply to the protection of inmates who are institutionalized.
• Knowledge of the laws under which property is held, destroyed or sold at auction.
• Moral integrity is an essential requirement.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to deal firmly and courteously with prisoners.
• Ability to catalog and store a variety of personal property.
• Ability to maintain discipline of prisoners under institutional conditions.
• Ability to make routine reports.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience with record keeping; or
  • Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• One (1) year of experience working in or with law enforcement
• One (1) year of experience with customer service

Additional Postings available from City of Worcester

OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.