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+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | JOB SUMMARY | | | | The Detention Officer performs inmate detention and care work in the | | County Detention Center. Employees in this class work a rotating | | 12-hour shift and perform inmate intake, detention, care, transport, | | observation, and release work in accordance with established policies | | and procedures. Work includes the observation and accompaniment of | | inmates inside the Detention Center and related care and | | recordkeeping requirements; and employees may be assigned to any work | | area within the facility and may also be assigned to accompany | | inmates to court or other assigned locations. Patience and firmness | | are required in frequent contacts with some violent, suicidal, and | | mentally unstable inmates. Work is performed under the direct | | supervision of the shift supervisor on the assigned shift, and is | | evaluated through observation. | | | | ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS | | | | - Makes regular rounds of detention facilities to assure safety and | | security of inmates. | | - Monitors inmate activity. | | - Processes incoming inmates, completes necessary intake paperwork, | | searches prisoners, obtains and secures inmates personal | | property, assigns and escorts inmates to proper holding | | facilities, advises inmates of Detention Center rules and | | regulations. | | - Oversees the security and activities of inmates; supervises meals | | and cleaning of facilities; distributes personal property; | | monitors inmates medial status and takes actions when illness or | | injury is suspected. | | - Distributes personal hygiene items, meals, linens, clothing, and | | other items to inmates; checks on intoxicated and other inmates | | in special medical or mental conditions. | | - Prepares inmates for court. | | - Supervises inmates in the cleaning of cells, office areas, | | clothes, and linens. | | - Transports inmates to court, other detention facilities, medical | | and mental health treatment, and other necessary trips, usually | | locally; accompanies other officers to transport multiple | | inmates. | | - Distributes trays to inmates. | | - Maintains logs of activities during the shift. | | - As directed, returns personal property to individual; completes | | forms providing required documentation of release | | - Performs other related duties as assigned. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | KSA Details- | | | | Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: | | | | - Knowledge of local government operations, policies a d plans, and | | modern office practices and procedures. | | - Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other similar | | programs. | | - Knowledge of federal, State, and local laws pertaining to inmate | | sentencing pretrial conditions, and release. | | - Knowledge of policies and procedures covering inmate security, | | classification, care, and discipline. | | - Skill in prioritizing and organizing work. | | - Skill in verbal and written communication. | | - Ability to exercise sound judgment in routine and emergency | | situations. | | - Ability to work in a hazardous and confining work environment. | | - Ability to deal tactfully and firmly with inmates and the public. | | - Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records. | | - Ability to maintain effective working relationships with | | supervisor, other employees, and the public. | | - Ability to actively listen to inmate conversations and sounds in | | the facility and exercise judgment in determining potential | | security problems. | | - Ability to meet and deal with employees and the public in an | | effective and courteous manner. | | - Ability to get along with others, and work effectively with the | | public and co-workers. | | - Ability to work flexible hours, including shift work. | | - Ability to multi-task and work within deadlines. | | - Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters. | | - Ability to use computers for data entry, word processing, and | | accounting purposes. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Qualifications- | | | | Education and Experience: | | | | Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and related experience, | | or equivalent combination of education and experience. Coursework in | | law enforcement or detention is preferable. | | | | Licenses or Certifications: | | | | - Possession of a valid drivers license. | | - Must meet the minimum standards set by the State of North | | Carolina for detention facility personnel. Employees not meeting | | the minimum standards set by the State of North Carolina for | | detention facility personnel should be placed in a trainee | | progression with a salary below hiring rate until minimum | | standards are met. | | | | Special Requirements: | | | | Must be able to work flexible hours, including shift work. | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
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