Detention Officer I (Salary commensurate with experience)

Posting number: 00809

Department: Police

Division: Communication/Detention

Job classification: Detention Officer I

Posting type: Open

Categories: 911 Telecommunications

Summary

Under general supervision, performs jailer activities in maintaining jail security and related operations in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures. Acquires and maintains Class II State certification. Acquires and maintains SCBA certification. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions. Reports to the Shift Supervising Officer.

Examples of duties

Education:       High school diploma or GEDExperience:      Certifications:  

• Minimum age 18
• Good physical condition
• Possession of all members of both upper and lower extremities
• Vision correctable to 20/20
• Good character and reputation
• Valid drivers license

Preferred:        

• One (1) to two (2) years of experience
• Basic jail training
• NCIC Certification

Note:

• The City retains the right to determine equivalencies.
• Any certifications not possessed at hire, must be obtained before the employee is removed from probation in order to continue employment with the City.

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Qualifications

Must be physically able to operate video equipment, an alarm panel and a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, calculator, fax, etc. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to eighty pounds. Requires ability to drive a vehicle..