Detention Officer

sweetwy; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

sweetwy is seeking a Detention Officer to work under general supervision in a secure jail setting, ensuring safety of inmates and staff, performing booking, movement, and orientation tasks, and maintaining order and discipline. The role requires U.S.

citizenship, minimum age 18, and completion of a rigorous background check, fitness test, and training through the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy’s Detention Officer Basic program in Douglas, WY, plus an eye-detect test and a valid Wyoming driver's

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Minimum age 18.
• Background check to include criminal history, psychological testing and medical exam.
• Ability to pass a rigorous fitness test.
• Ability to complete Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy's 8-week Detention Officer Basic Training in Douglas, WY.
• Ability to pass an oral interview examination.
• Subject to eye-detect test.
• Wyoming Driver's License & acceptable MVR.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the security of the facility, prisoners and vendors.
• Records and files records
• Transports inmates to court, medical and other facilities.
• Answers telephone
• Performs cell checks
• Dispenses prisoner medication
• Dispenses cleaning supplies
• Prepares meals.
• Fingerprints citizens for variety of applications
• Supervises jail visitors
• Responsible for inmate mail system
• Washes laundry
• Responsible for cleaning facility
• Prepares incident and activity reports
• Provides VIN inspections
• Books, processes, fingerprints, photographs, classifies searches and releases inmates

Skills

Security awareness

Record keeping

Inmate safety

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

MVR checks

Criminal background check systems

Job description

Position Summary: Under general supervision, performs duties related to maintenance of a secure jail and safe custody of inmates; responsible for inmate booking, movements, care and orientation; maintain order and discipline among inmates; safely operate department equipment and vehicles, file reports testify in court; carry and qualify with a firearm.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Ensures the security of the facility, prisoners and vendors.
• Records and files records
• Transports inmates to court, medical and other facilities.
• Answers telephone
• Performs cell checks
• Dispenses prisoner medication
• Dispenses cleaning supplies
• Prepares meals.
• Fingerprints citizens for variety of applications
• Supervises jail visitors
• Responsible for inmate mail system
• Washes laundry
• Responsible for cleaning facility
• Prepares incident and activity reports
• Provides VIN inspections
• Books, processes, fingerprints, photographs, classifies searches and releases inmates

Please read the full job description below.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Minimum age of 18 years
• Applicants are subject to and must pass a full background check to include criminal history, psychological testing and medical exam
• High school diploma/GED
• Ability to pass a rigorous fitness test
• Ability to complete/attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy's 8-week long Detention
• Officer Basic Training in Douglas, WY
• Ability to pass an oral interview examination
• Candidates will be subject to and must pass an eye-detect test
• Wyoming Driver's License & acceptable MVR