Detention Officer

Maintaining order and physical custody of inmates in a jail system. Responsible for the care, custody, and control of persons to include; releasing inmates, maintaining security of the facility, and escorting inmates within and/or outside the secure confines of the jail. Duties may also include instructing members in confinement, care, custody and restraint, when necessary, of inmates and in other routine and specialized work as directed or by assignment. Member must also exercise tact, courtesy and self-control in performance of duties, and must be able to make decisions calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct and remote supervision of inmates within housing and other areas of a jail, a courthouse, or secure perimeter as assigned to maintain a safe and secure environment
• Assumes a high level of responsibility for the care and custody of assigned inmates through knowledge of and adherence to laws, regulations, and standard operating procedures governing Hempstead County and The State of Arkansas
• Conduct frequent security checks for evidence of unauthorized activities and infractions of rules, respond to situations, and document accordingly
• Provides custody and security of inmates including observing actions of inmates; performing “pat” or “strip” searches of inmates
• Receive and process inmates from officers and the courts, maintain inmates’ property, and direct inmates throughout the intake process
• Be able to perform necessary searches for contraband, and completes reports
• Observe conduct and behavior of inmates, respond to and control emergency situations, and use appropriate levels of force to control combative, volatile, or hostile inmates
• Documents numerous inmate activities such as, visitation, phone calls, incidents, movement, housing assignments, property, etc.
• Conduct head counts to ensure that each inmate is present
• Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes
• Searches for contraband and provides security, counts, feeds and supervises inmates in housing
• Supervise the dispensing of food in a timely fashion to inmates, ensuring all health and safety regulations are complied with
• Receives and reviews paperwork associated with incarceration to ensure accurate completion; notarizes affidavits from the arresting officer; obtains information from inmate and paperwork (warrant, writ, detainer, etc.) and makes appropriate computer entries; including local and out of county charges
• Prepares bail bonds and fees associated with each for releasing prisoners from custody.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Promotes facility cleanliness and reports need for maintenance and/or repairs.
• Observe suicidal persons and respond to suicidal attempts and medical emergencies; perform life saving measures
• Handle intoxicated persons and or inmates under influence of drugs or other substances.
• Regular attendance and timeliness are required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.45 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 43 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18