Detention Officer

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Department: Corrections
Grade: 130
Salary: $20.60/hour
Job Duties

• Responsible for providing security for inmates housed at the Jackson County Detention Center and following written procedures and guidelines in the department's policy and procedure manual.
• Associate may be assigned to different posts, areas and shifts depending upon the needs of the operation
• If overtime is required, the associate is subject to being held over/drafted and/or called in to report for work when staffing shortages, department emergencies arise.
• Receives and processes new inmates; checks for proper commitment papers, conducts searches for contraband, physically assesses inmate for injuries or other health concerns, inventories personal property, escorts inmate through all intake functions and areas.

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must complete and pass Jail Academy Exam.
• Certified in first Aid, CPR and AED.
• Must possess/maintain an active telephone.
• Must submit to and pass a police background check, drug screen, motor vehicle record check and physical examination.