Detention Officer

Grandview, MO; Grandview (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grandview Police Department is hiring a Detention Officer in Grandview, MO. This full-time role focuses on safe intake, supervision, care, transportation, and release of inmates in the detention center.

The position requires a valid driver’s license and pepper spray certification, with a strong emphasis on professionalism, judgment, and community safety. We offer a supportive team and structured public safety environment.

Qualifications

• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Pepper spray certification required.
• Professionalism, good judgment, and reliability in handling custody situations.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process incoming inmates and complete intake paperwork.
• Classify inmates and assign cell locations.
• Monitor inmate security and activities in the detention facility.
• Transport inmates to court appearances and releases.
• Assist with prisoner security during court proceedings.

Skills

Driver's license

Pepper spray cert

Professionalism

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pepper spray equipment

Job description

With this being my first official full time job with benefits, it has really turned around my outlook on personal growth and my life has changed so much. I am a real adult with more personal and professional responsibilities than ever before. It’s an adjustment with pros and cons, but a massive improvement overall!

What satisfies me the most in my position here at the city is being able to help both English and Spanish speaking customers. Working for the city has helped me grow by giving me the confidence to get out of my comfort zone and trying new things after being a stay-at-home mom for 15 years.

A team first mentality, I'd say that fits. They really do try and include every department in on, [sic] on-going activities with the city. Not to mention open to listening to concerns that one may have.

Trai Rule , 06/02/2023

I continue to choose Grandview after 8 years because we can see the impact we have on the community directly. There are other larger cities near us that may pay more but it is more difficult to implement change and to have as much of an impact as we are able to here. At Grandview, you are not just a cog in the wheel you are part of the team. I also continue to choose Grandview because leadership recognizes staffs career or educational goals and helps you to get there.

The City of Grandview Police Department is seeking a dependable, professional, and safety-focused Full-Time Detention Officer to join our team.

Detention Officers play an important role in supporting Police Department operations by providing for the safe and secure intake, supervision, care, transportation, and release of individuals housed in the Grandview Police Detention Center.

This position is a great opportunity for someone who is comfortable working in a structured public safety environment, can remain calm in challenging situations, and wants to make a meaningful contribution to the safety of our community.

What You'll Do

As a Detention Officer, you will:

• Receive and process incoming inmates, including conducting searches, completing intake paperwork, securing personal property, and providing detention attire
• Perform booking duties and maintain accurate inmate information and records
• Classify inmates and assign appropriate cell locations
• Maintain accurate inmate counts and monitor inmate locations
• Oversee inmate security and activities within the detention facility
• Supervise inmate meals and facility cleaning activities
• Monitor inmates for signs of illness or injury and take appropriate action when necessary
• Search incoming inmate property to ensure items are permitted within the facility
• Process inmate releases resulting from bond, court order, or completion of time servedVerify release documentation and return personal property
• Prepare inmates for municipal court appearances
• Transport inmates to and from court, interviews, or release
• Assist with prisoner security during court proceedings when needed
• Assist patrol personnel with arrestees so officers can return to public safety duties as quickly as possible
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

Successful Detention Officers must be able to combine professionalism, good judgment, attention to detail, tact, and firmness when working with individuals in custody.

This position regularly interacts with inmates who may be uncooperative, emotionally distressed, violent, suicidal, or experiencing mental health concerns. The ability to remain composed, follow established procedures, and maintain a safe and secure environment is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a valid state driver's license
• Pepper spray certification required

Preferred Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Operate and maneuver equipment used in detention operations, including motor vehicles, restraint devices, pepper spray, and computer equipment
• Coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs to perform movements requiring moderate skill, including the use of restraint devices
• Perform sedentary to light physical work that may include lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling objects weighing approximately 5–10 pounds
• Recognize and distinguish characteristics such as colors, shapes, sounds, and odors associated with job-related objects, materials, and tasks

Detention Officers work in a secure and confined law enforcement environment and have frequent direct contact with individuals in custody.

The position may involve exposure to adverse or potentially hazardous conditions, including:

• Irate or uncooperative individuals
• Violence
• Disease or pathogenic substances

Employees must be able to maintain professionalism and follow appropriate safety procedures while working in these conditions.

Why Work for the City of Grandview?

As a Detention Officer, you'll be an important part of the team supporting the Grandview Police Department and its mission to serve the community. Your work allows patrol officers to return to public safety responsibilities while helping ensure individuals in custody are processed, supervised, and cared for appropriately.

The City of Grandview is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.