Job Details
Detention Officer
Incentives: $2500 Recruitment Stipend, Longevity Pay, Performance Pay Each Quarter, Employee Paid Meal Program.
Job Description: A Detention Officer performs responsible work in operating a twenty-four hour a day County/City detention facility in accordance with the established procedures and requirements outlined in federal/state laws and Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority and the Oklahoma Department of Health regulations and guidelines.
Duties include: taking custody of residents from arresting officers; booking residents into the Detention Center by completing required documentation and forms; fingerprinting residents; verifying the identification of persons in custody and checking for outstanding warrants; transporting residents to and from state facilities and other law enforcement agencies; escorting residents to and from court and processing necessary paperwork; handling video arraignment court sessions for residents; and bonding out residents according to established guidelines. A Detention Officer is also responsible for the security and welfare of residents, which involves providing meals and dispensing medicine, as well as maintaining the security of the Detention Center.
Incentives: $2500 Recruitment Stipend, Longevity Pay, Performance Pay Each Quarter, Employee Paid Meal Program.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or a GED and a minimum of one year s detention officer/ corrections officer/sworn police officer experience OR successful completion of the 6-week structured training program for a Detention Officer Trainee.
Transport Assignment: Incumbents are required to be CLEET-certified police officers and must complete and maintain firearms qualifications as required by CLEET and the Oklahoma County Detention Center Training Division.
Detention Officer Job Responsibilities:
- Must have a VALID Driver License
- Complete/pass a background check
- Pass Drug Testing
- Complete Detention Academy training (academics and physical training i.e. defensive tactics, OC Spray, etc.) 6 weeks in duration
- Maintain resident security and safety (direct and indirect supervision)
- Prevent resident escapes
- Escorting residents to various locations within and outside of the facility
- Provide welfare checks and sight checks of residents
- Maintain facility documents, logs, and search residents and the facility for unauthorized items (contraband)
- Resolve resident fights
- Provide medical attention to residents (i.e. CPR) when needed
- Deliver meals, clothing, and other approved items to residents
- Inspect mail when required
- Ability to work in a loud and sometimes chaotic environment
- Available to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, or other special shifts
- Stand or sit for extended periods
- Lift, squat, bend, and climb stairs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person