Detention Officer

About the role

The Detention Officer I is a jailer job for the Edmond Detention Center that requires 24/7 operations, so shifts include holidays AND weekends with frequent overtime. Detention Officers book inmates into the Edmond Detention Center (requiring hands-on contact with inmates), check for drugs or weapons, physically restrain inmates as needed, supervise the well-being of inmates, and clean inmate areas. Shifts are assigned by seniority and are 12-hours long (officers work 3 1/2 days a week).

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and security within the detention center
• Book and release inmates
• Take accurate messages for officers
• Search inmates and cells for contraband items
• Ensure the care and maintenance of quarters
• Write medical, incident, and/or activity reports
• Complete data entry into software system
• Fingerprint citizens and employees per request
• Participate in required job-related training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 12 to 18 months of related experience and/or training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Necessary Skills

• Ability to meet the required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass extensive background process including a polygraph and interview with the Chief of Police
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug, physical, and audio screenings

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Retail plans
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Sick leave, vacation days, earned time off, paid holidays, and longevity rewards
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Police Department, Detention Center, and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

Pay

Starting Salary: $20.67—$21.62

Schedule

This position operates within a department that requires 24/7 operations, so the schedule for this role consists of working shifts with frequent overtime and shifts on holidays and weekends.