Detention Officer — Security & Inmate Care Specialist

Ponca City Development Authority; Ponca City (OK); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kay County Detention Center is seeking Detention Officers to ensure custody and security of inmates across day, evening, and night shifts. Candidates must be at least 18 years old and able to perform physical movement of inmates and operate jail procedures.

Responsibilities include maintaining security, basic data entry, and applying principles of supervision. Preferred candidates have experience in security, CCTV monitoring, CPR/First Aid, and a background in law enforcement or military.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old to apply.
• Experience with inmate custody and jail security procedures.
• Knowledge of safety protocols and jail operations.

Responsibilities

• Custody and control of inmates with jail security.
• Physically move inmates and address inmate needs.
• Basic data entry and documentation.
• Apply jail techniques and supervisory principles.

Skills

Security

Conflict management

CCTV monitoring

First Aid CPR

Report writing

Supervising experience

Education

Highschool or equivalent

Job description

This job is posted for Kay County Detention Center. The direct contact is

Shelbie McGuire at [e-mail]

Full Job Description

This job is posted for Kay County Detention Center. The direct contact is Shelbie McGuire at [e-mail] Full Job Description Kay County Detention Center is looking to hire Detention Officers. You MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD TO APPLY.You will be responsible for the custody and control of inmates; security of the jail; physical movement ofinmates; and all inmate needs. Basic data entry; in applicationof jail techniques; in maintaining securityof inmates; and in application of principles of supervision. Knowledge of radio system/10 codes; of CPR;of inter-department correspondence, of policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to jail operations;of inter-department correspondence, of policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to jail operations;vigilantly; to exercise initiative and independent judgement; to understand and follow oral and writteninstructions; and to deal tactfully with others.

Qualifications

• Strong core skills in security and conflict management
• Premium skills in CCTV monitoring, first Aid CPR, Law Enforcement and military Background
• Relevant skill in report writing
• Previous supervising experience is preferred

Education

• Highschool or equivalent

Schedule - 8 Hour Shift

• Day Shift

• Evening Shift

• Night Shift

• Holidays

• Overtime