Detention Attendant

Worcesterchamber; Worcester (MA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 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 focuses on maintaining order, care, and security of prisoners in the detention area, with shifts 3:00pm–11:00pm, Thursday–Saturday.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged. Responsibilities include processing and booking prisoners, guarding, supervising inmates, inspections, counts, property custody, and reporting.

Formación

• Knowledge of police objectives and procedures and of federal and state law enforcement agencies.
• Knowledge of police records and procedures as they apply to inmates.
• Knowledge of laws governing property held, destroyed or sold at auctions.
• Moral integrity is essential.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.
• Ability to deal firmly and courteously with prisoners.
• Ability to catalog and store personal property.

Responsabilidades

• Receive, search, and book prisoners.
• Serve as guard.
• Supervise inmates in cells.
• Inspect cells and holding areas for safety and order.
• Count inmates and monitor areas to prevent escapes.
• Monitor prisoners’ health and summon medical treatment.
• Manage prisoners’ personal property.
• Submit verbal and written reports to supervisor.
• Perform related duties as required.

Conocimientos

Moral integrity

Oral and written instructions

Customer service

Interpersonal relations

Microsoft Office Suite

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft 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

The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Preference is given to Worcester residents.

Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, [e-mail].