Detention Officer - Intake & Security Specialist

City of Independence; Independence (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Independence is seeking a part-time Detention Officer to manage intake, booking, fingerprinting, and searches of detainees at the Independence Police Detention facility.

The role includes monitoring the detention area to maintain safety, coordinating with courts for bonding/arraignment, and ensuring proper documentation is provided. Typical duties include meals, facility upkeep, and data entry of records while adhering to detention laws.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Aptitude in record keeping, report preparation, and computer applications.
• Must demonstrate effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process intake of belongings, booking, fingerprinting, and searching detainees.
• Monitor detention area for safety and security.
• Coordinate bonding and arraignment with courts; provide documentation.
• Perform data entry and maintain detention facility records.
• Inform detectives of felony arrests and arraignments as directed.

Skills

Record keeping

Report writing

Computer applications

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Independence is seeking a part-time Detention Officer to manage intake, booking, fingerprinting, and searches of detainees at the Independence Police Detention facility.

The role includes monitoring the detention area to maintain safety, coordinating with courts for bonding/arraignment, and ensuring proper documentation is provided. Typical duties include meals, facility upkeep, and data entry of records while adhering to detention laws.