What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer (Adult) position at Hinds County Sheriff's Office?
- A PAPER APPLICATION IS NEEDED, you can print the PDF file or stop by the Sherriff's Office (407 E Pascagoula Street; Jackson, Mississippi / 1450 County Farm Road; Raymond, Mississippi) to pick up one.
- Complete a paper application via pdf file; found https://www.co.hinds.ms.us/pgs/pdf/soapp.pdf and turned in with requested documents (high school diploma/transcript, social security card, certificate of birth, driver license, and passport photo).
- Must be able to attend a four (4) to six (6) week training course (on site in Raymond, MS) from 7:45 A.M. to 5:00 P.M (Monday through Friday).
- Shifts are from (1st shift) 6:45 AM to 3:00 PM / (2nd shift) 2:45 PM to 11:00 PM / 10:45 PM to 7:00 AM (end of shift varies, over once count has cleared).
- Maintain the safety of detainees at all times, conduct regular check of facilities, and maintain calm and order in facility, conduct cell searches, and strip searches as necessary.
- Process detainees entering the facility, complete appropriate forms and related paperwork, issue clothing and personal hygiene supplies to detainees as appropriate. Release property as appropriate.
- Transport detainees to court, other agencies, medical appointments and other appearances as necessary.
- Serves meals, assist with medication pass, sick call and move detainees around the facility as needed.
- Supervise detainees during visiting hours and approve visitors.
- Perform daily inspections, directly supervised detainees in housekeeping duties including washing walls, cleaning toilets, sinks, sweeping, mopping, washing and folding laundry.
- Performs other duties as assigned...
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $2,916.67 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
Application Question(s):
- Have you EVER pleaded nolo contendere (no contest) to or been convicted of a crime?
- Provide your high school diploma (or high school transcript), your birth certificate and social security card, along with a picture ID to complete the application.
- A paper application is needed to be completed also. Use this link to print out and complete the application https://www.co.hinds.ms.us/pgs/pdf/soapp.pdf Scan it back to bernard.moore@co.hinds.ms.us
- Are you a minimum of eighteen (18) years of age?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
- Corrections / Security: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Raymond, MS 39154: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,917