Senior Detention Officer: Jail Security & Oversight

Brown County; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown County is seeking a Detention Officer to ensure safety and security of inmates, staff, and visitors within the county jail. The role may be designated “Senior Detention Officer” and involves rounds, inmate processing, transport, court security, and facility monitoring.

Responsibilities include monitoring security devices, operating the control room, processing logs and reports, and overseeing inmate meals, medications, visits, and recreation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of inmate supervision and discipline principles.
• Knowledge of departmental and county policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of building security principles.
• Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
• Skill in maintaining records and preparing reports.
• Skill in monitoring and observing inmate behavior.
• Skill in solving problems.
• Skill in supervising the activities of a large group of inmates.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in maintaining order in a detention center.

Responsibilities

• Makes rounds of the jail to maintain security; checks locks, fences, alarms, and other security devices; monitors and searches inmates and cells for contraband and security violations.
• Performs inmate count procedures and maintains related records.
• Searches inmates upon arrival; documents inmate property; issues inmate uniforms; fingerprints and photographs inmates.
• Transports inmates to and from court, medical appointments, and other appointments.
• Operates control room; monitors security cameras; locks and unlocks doors.
• Prepares required logs and reports.
• Serves inmate meals and administers medications.
• Opens and inspects inmate mail.
• Prepares paperwork related to inmate release.
• Oversees inmate visitations.
• Supervises inmate recreation activities.
• Monitors inmate medical condition and movement.
• Repairs and/or reports maintenance issues.
• Supervises inmates during meals, personal hygiene, and related activities for compliance with institutional rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Provides for security at the county courthouse as assigned; screens visitors for weapons and contraband; escorts inmates to and from court; provides security during court; ensures that all doors are locked at the end of shift.
• Performs GPS/Drug Patch Officer duties as assigned; performs UA/PBT tests; assigns and monitors GPS units; collects all related fees; maintains related records.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Decision making

Record keeping

Oral & written communication

Monitoring inmate behavior

Supervising inmates

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Apprenticeship/internship experience

Job description

Brown County is seeking a Detention Officer to ensure safety and security of inmates, staff, and visitors within the county jail. The role may be designated “Senior Detention Officer” and involves rounds, inmate processing, transport, court security, and facility monitoring.

Responsibilities include monitoring security devices, operating the control room, processing logs and reports, and overseeing inmate meals, medications, visits, and recreation.