Detention Officer

City-of-Myrtle-Beach-2; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA is seeking a Detention Officer to maintain security and order within the city jail. The role focuses on safeguarding staff, inmates, and the public while overseeing inmate movement and housing operations.

Responsibilities include enforcing jail rules, supervising inmates, escorting detainees, processing arrivals, and preparing in-processing documentation. This demanding position requires vigilance and a strong commitment to safety and facility protocol.

Responsibilities

• Enforces all the rules and regulations of the jail; maintains safety and security of the general public, facility staff, and inmates; takes custody of new arrivals; escorts inmates to various parts of the jail facility.
• Receives/processes incoming inmates; explains jail rules, regulations and procedures; searches prisoners, conducts property inventory, and secures personal property; prepares in-processing documentation

Job description

CITY OF MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA CLASSIFICATION DESCRIPTION

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: DETENTION OFFICER

The purpose of this classification is to provide and maintain security, safety, care, and control of inmates, detention facility, and facility equipment and to supervise inmates in the city jail.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Enforces all the rules and regulations of the jail; maintains safety and security of the general public, facility staff, and inmates; takes custody of new arrivals; escorts inmates to various parts of the jail facility.

Receives/processes incoming inmates; explains jail rules, regulations and procedures; searches prisoners, conducts property inventory, and secures personal property; prepares in-processing documentation