Detention Officer

City of LS; Town of Lee (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lee's Summit Police Department is seeking qualified applicants for the Detention Officer role. You will book in and fingerprint detainees, supervise detainees and maintain care, records and facilities. You may coordinate transfers and drive the detention van for detainee movements.

Minimum qualifications include US citizenship, a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and CPR/First Aid certification within six months. Background checks and drug testing are required.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old at time of employment.
• Must be a United States citizen or authorized alien worker.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Valid state Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• No felony convictions or participation in felony crime.
• No ongoing or repetitious history of misdemeanor crimes.
• CPR and First Aid Certification within first six months of hire.
• If applicable, testing as required.

Responsibilities

• Booking in, searching, fingerprinting and releasing detainees per laws and city ordinances.
• Supervising detainees; conducting safety and security inspections; providing access to health care facilities.
• Maintaining intake, care and release records.
• Maintaining equipment, supplies and facilities.
• Completing bond paperwork; may prepare incident reports and other records.
• Receiving bonds and handling cash during release; coordinate with Municipal Court on bond balancing.
• Responding to warrants with Dispatch or other agencies and confirming validity.
• Coordinating transfer of detainees to long-term facilities or other agencies.
• May drive Detention van for detainee transfers.

Skills

18 years old

US citizenship

Driver’s license

No felonies

CPR/First Aid

Background check readiness

Testing as required

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

## Detention OfficerApply: Police Department: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: October 24, 2026 (10 days left to apply): JR100342$21.73- $28.14 per hourThe Lee's Summit Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to recruiting, hiring and training the most qualified candidates. The department is looking for candidates who are critical thinkers, problem solvers and possess effective interpersonal skills. Our team is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Detention Officer.The Lee’s Summit Police Department Detention Facility is a temporary holding facility for subjects who have committed a variety of crimes from misdemeanors to felonies. The facility is capable of housing up to 30 subjects; however, outside agencies are utilized for extended sentencing stays over 2 days and the Detention Officer is responsible for coordinating transportation to these outside agencies with the Patrol Division. The job of a Detention Officer is an excellent starting point for future opportunities as a Police Officer. There are daily interactions with Police Officers and Police Supervision.**Accepting applications until Friday, October 23rd. If selected, interviews will be held on Thursday, October 29th.** **This position requires passing a background investigation and drug testing.** **Principal Duties and Responsibilities:**1. Responsible for booking in, searching, fingerprinting and releasing detainees in conformance with Federal, State and City laws and ordinances.2. Supervises detainees, conducting safety and security inspections, providing access to health care facilities, conducting housing, feeding, bedding and well-being activities.3. Maintain accurate intake, care and release records.4. Maintain assigned equipment, supplies and facilities.5. Responsible for completing bond paperwork on defendants. May also have to complete incidents reports and other reports/records related to the Detention process, court actions and proceedings.6. Receive bonds and handles cash during release of detainee; coordinates with Municipal Court on bond balancing.7. Responses to warrants with Dispatch or other inquiring agencies and confirms validate.8. Coordinate transfer of detainees to long-term holding facilities, as well as other local, state or federal law enforcement agencies.9. May drive Detention van for detainee transfers. **Minimum Qualifications:**1. Must be 18 years old at time of employment.2. Must be a United States citizen or authorized alien worker.3. High School Diploma or equivalent (GED).4. Valid state Motor Vehicle Operator’s License and acceptable driving record.5. No felony convictions or commission of or participation in any felony crime, whether detected or not.6. No on-going or repetitious history of committing or participating in Misdemeanor crimes, whether detected or not.7. CPR and First Aid Certification within first six (6) months of hire.8. If applicable, testing as required. **EOE**