Detention Technician

You MUST submit an Application and Employment Questionnaire which may be found at www.raytownpolice.org.

RECORDS/DETENTION TECHNICIAN

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

DEFINITION

Tasks related to the booking and care of inmates include, but are not limited to, the following: production and maintenance of arrest and criminal incident records, dissemination of information lawfully to the public, police personnel and other city departments, handling correspondence and statistical reporting, filing, storage and proper care of permanent records, and providing service and assistance to the public; to ensure inmates are properly and correctly booked into and out of the detention unit; and to ensure Raytown state warrants, stop orders, missing persons, and other computer entries are properly entered.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from the Detention Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

1. Booking and care of inmates, production and maintenance of arrest and criminal incident records, dissemination of information lawfully to the public, police personnel and other city departments, handling correspondence and statistical reporting, filing, storage and proper care of permanent records, and providing service and assistance to the public.

2. Operate and maintain municipal jail facilities; inspect the facilities regularly to maintain security and good repair; act in compliance with all operational, safety and maintenance procedures; act in compliance with all legal regulations relevant to the operation of a detention facility, including health codes.

3. Act in accordance with policies and procedures for the maintenance of building security, health of its occupants and disposal of potentially hazardous materials; and maintain appropriate record-keeping procedures.

4. Storage of police department records; maintain familiarity with all regulations and laws related to records retention, reporting, dissemination, privacy and destruction.

5. Operation and maintenance of all office equipment and machinery in the Detention areas.

6. Operate the department mail system and the internal written communication systems, including dissemination of memos, maintenance of bulletin boards and wanted notices.

7. Participate in the employee training program.

Marginal Functions:

1. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Operations, services and activities of police detention units.

Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.

Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Basic principles and procedures of record keeping.

Polices and procedures of Tips Hotline.

Polices and procedures of fingerprinting and mug shot photography.

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Occupational hazards and applicable safety precautions.

Operational procedures of police records computer systems.

Operations, services and activities of the city.

English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Laws governing the care and custody of arrested persons.

City personnel policies and procedures.

Ability to:

Analyze data and information; draw conclusions; propose responsive actions.

Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns and needs.

Efficiently work within the records and property management system.

Understand and follow departmental polices and procedures.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Interpret and apply applicable Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Operate a computer and other office equipment.

Maintain confidentiality of certain City information.

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

─ making observations

─ handling varied tasks simultaneously

─ reading and writing

─ operating assigned equipment

─ communicating with others.

Maintain mental capacity which permits:

─ making sound decisions and using good judgment

─ demonstrating intellectual capabilities

─ recommending effective policies and procedures

─ communicating clearly.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:

─ standing, walking or sitting for extended periods of time

─ working under extreme stress and pressure

─ operating assigned equipment including computer equipment

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years increasingly responsible experience in clerical and/or detention assignment is preferred.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Associates degree preferred.

License or Certification

Possession of an appropriate, valid Missouri driver's license.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:

Office/detention environment; exposure to computer screens, jail, inmates and potentially dangerous situations.

Physical Conditions:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time; general manual dexterity; lifting and carry moderate to light objects.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.45 - $28.12 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $28