Detention Officer

About the role

Individuals in this position are responsible for the safety and security of prisoners in and visitors to the City Jail. Work includes booking, supervising and controlling of detainees; enforcement of security rules, regulations and procedures; and the provision of services and information to detainees.

Responsibilities

• Receives and books detainees including fingerprinting, photographing and issuing uniforms.
• Collections, inventories and logs inmate property at booking.
• Maintains routine operations and security of the jail including checks jail to verify that all prisoners are accounted for, monitors location and activity of prisoners.
• Completes and maintains all arrest and booking reports on all prisoners and persons placed on bond.
• Puts prisoners in an assigned jail cell and removes them for release or transportation.
• Arranges for escort to transport to other locations.
• Arranges for prisoner to be transported for medical care as needed.
• Administers intoximeter test to D.U.I. suspects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate’s degree or related college coursework preferred; law enforcement related training or experience preferred.
• Valid State of Georgia driver’s license.
• Must successfully obtain “Basic Jailer Certification” through Georgia POST (Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council) within 6 months of employment.
• Must be able to successfully pass and become certified in CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid within 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws pertaining to inmate sentencing, pretrial conditions, and release.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures established by the East Point Police Department.
• Knowledge of Georgia records retention laws.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures covering inmate security, classification, care and discipline.

Skills

• Exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.
• Receive and maintain CPR certification, Advanced First Aid certification and any other training as required.
• Work in a hazardous and confining working environment.
• Deal tactfully and firmly with inmates and the public.
• Prepare and maintain records.
• Maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Understand and carry out oral and written orders.
• Obtain P.O.S.T. certification (Peace Officer Standard Training) as a “Basic Jail Officer”.

Benefits

• 457b Supplemental Retirement (Deferred Compensation Plan).
• Long and Short-Term Disability.
• Direct Deposit.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance.
• Pension Plan.
• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Dependent Care - Flexible Spending Account.