Detention Service Aide

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Compensation Range

$19.86-$30.30

Starting Salary Range

19.86-25.08

Job Description Summary

Perform a variety of support duties in a detention, correctional, or court operations facility.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties may vary based on assignment.

• Provide miscellaneous support services throughout the assigned area.

• Maintain and update records, process paperwork, and submit reports, including statistical logs and incident documentation.

• Monitor and track inmate movement, ensuring compliance with security protocols.

• Assist with court communications, law enforcement requests, and visitor verification.

• Oversee security and facility operations, including inventory management and supply distribution.

• Operate telephone and radio communication systems to relay information to relevant personnel.

• Court Operations:

  • Monitor security cameras across multiple court facilities to detect threats and coordinate responses to incidents.

  • Track inmate arrivals, communicate transport updates, and ensure accurate court docket information.

• Detention Support:

  • Maintain inventory of safety and security equipment, utility vehicles, and hurricane supplies.

  • Escort facility visitors, assist with uniform deliveries, and perform custodial tasks.

• House Arrest:

  • Manage and schedule misdemeanor and probation vehicle immobilizations and removals.

  • Monitor participants through an electronic tracking system, ensuring compliance with court orders.

• Inmate Property:

  • Process and secure inmate property, conduct searches, and log non-counterfeit currency.

  • Manage property storage, retrieve items as needed, and handle contaminated or illegal materials.

• Inmate Resources:

  • Maintain access to legal and recreational reading materials, including the law library and tablet-based book collections.

  • Process inmate mail and deliveries, ensuring compliance with security protocols.

  • Supervise the inmate laundry work crew and assist with video visitations

• Inmate Treatment and Intervention:

  • Assist with scheduling and proctoring General Education Development (GED) testing sessions for inmates.

  • Assist with inmate sign-in and sign-out procedures, maintaining accurate headcounts.

• Master Control:

  • Register and input visitor information, issue badges, verify identification, and oversee professional visitations.

  • Coordinate medical appointments and maintain facility access control.

• Offender Registration:

  • Verify criminal history, warrants, and bond details, and process deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples.

  • Provide and ensure accurate completion of required offender forms.

• Operations:

  • Supervise inmate work assignments and deliver supplies to Housing Units.

  • Order and verify receipt of supplies via Workday.

• Transportation:

  • Oversee inmate transport scheduling, ensure accurate court paperwork, and coordinate special transport needs.

  • Manage fleet operations, track maintenance, and conduct equipment inspections.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Working knowledge of office policies and procedures.

• Working knowledge of county and state ordinances, laws, and regulations pertaining to the area of assignment.

• Working knowledge of security cameras and facility layouts.

• Working knowledge of record keeping and general office procedures.

• Some knowledge of the criminal justice system.

• Ability to prepare and maintain logs, files, and reports.

• Ability to properly answer and route telephone calls.

• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.

• Ability to use a computer and related software.

• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

• Ability to work effectively with others.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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