Detention Officer - part time

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

PART-TIME, NO BENEFITS

Purposes:

To create an eligibility list for the position of Detention Officer.

Position Summary:

Processes individuals into the Independence Police Detention facility. Responsible for intake of personal belongings; booking; fingerprinting and searching detainees/prisoners; completes medical questionnaires. Monitor the detention area to provide safety and security for arrestees. Coordinates the bonding and/or arraignment of detainees with Municipal/ State/ Federal Court; provides courts with proper documentation. Arranges meals and makes provisions for personal needs of prisoners. Maintains the detention facility; cleans cells; laundry; and supplies. Perform data entry of required records and reports. Inform the Detective Unit of felony arrests and arraignments and other duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Aptitude in record keeping, report preparation, computer applications and effective communication is desired. Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire and complete certification in CPR, First Aid, AED and LVNR within three years. Knowledge of applicable detention laws as well as ability to maintain order and security within the detention unit preferred.

Physical Demands:

Stairs, walking, infrequent running, occasional lifting or moving and physical strength to restrain abusive and violent individuals. Hand dexterity to operate a computer.

Typical Working Conditions:

Occasional exposure to hazardous situations involving armed or physically violent persons. Minimal exposure to extreme weather conditions of heat and cold. Contact with toxic or caustic cleaning chemicals.

Must be available for shifts and weekends.

Military Veterans:

The Independence Police Department works with the Veterans Administration so military veterans can utilize their GI Bill® benefits. Please contact us about the details using your benefits with us. Approval of the benefits are subject to the approval by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Additional Requirements:

Requires a valid driver’s license, drug testing, a comprehensive background check and successful completion of a lift and drag test (Approximately 165 lbs. for 100 feet).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Independence is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. The City of Independence is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

The City of Independence provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified. Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons. Management reserves the right in coordination with the governing union (if applicable) to add, delete, or modify any and/or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice. This job description supersedes earlier versions.

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