Job Details

Detention Officer

Incentives: $2500 Recruitment Stipend, Longevity Pay, Performance Pay Each Quarter, Employee Paid Meal Program.

Job Description: A Detention Officer performs responsible work in operating a twenty-four hour a day County/City detention facility in accordance with the established procedures and requirements outlined in federal/state laws and Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority and the Oklahoma Department of Health regulations and guidelines.

Duties include: taking custody of residents from arresting officers; booking residents into the Detention Center by completing required documentation and forms; fingerprinting residents; verifying the identification of persons in custody and checking for outstanding warrants; transporting residents to and from state facilities and other law enforcement agencies; escorting residents to and from court and processing necessary paperwork; handling video arraignment court sessions for residents; and bonding out residents according to established guidelines. A Detention Officer is also responsible for the security and welfare of residents, which involves providing meals and dispensing medicine, as well as maintaining the security of the Detention Center.

Incentives: $2500 Recruitment Stipend, Longevity Pay, Performance Pay Each Quarter, Employee Paid Meal Program.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or a GED and a minimum of one year s detention officer/ corrections officer/sworn police officer experience OR successful completion of the 6-week structured training program for a Detention Officer Trainee.

Transport Assignment: Incumbents are required to be CLEET-certified police officers and must complete and maintain firearms qualifications as required by CLEET and the Oklahoma County Detention Center Training Division.

Detention Officer Job Responsibilities:

• Must have a VALID Driver License
• Complete/pass a background check
• Pass Drug Testing
• Complete Detention Academy training (academics and physical training i.e. defensive tactics, OC Spray, etc.) 6 weeks in duration
• Maintain resident security and safety (direct and indirect supervision)
• Prevent resident escapes
• Escorting residents to various locations within and outside of the facility
• Provide welfare checks and sight checks of residents
• Maintain facility documents, logs, and search residents and the facility for unauthorized items (contraband)
• Resolve resident fights
• Provide medical attention to residents (i.e. CPR) when needed
• Deliver meals, clothing, and other approved items to residents
• Inspect mail when required
• Ability to work in a loud and sometimes chaotic environment
• Available to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, or other special shifts
• Stand or sit for extended periods
• Lift, squat, bend, and climb stairs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Military leave
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person