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This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4440967
General Information
Job Title: Detention Officer
Location: 3201 W. Roosevelt, Little Rock, AR, 72204
Base Pay: \$39307.84 - \$52221.00 / Year
Employee Type: Non-Exempt:
Required Degree: High School:
Manage Others: No
Description
Department: Sheriff - Detention
Position Control Number: 0418-
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime
Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is designated as safety-sensitive.
Random Drug/Alcohol Test: Yes
Opening Date: March 08, 2025
Closing Date: March 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM
Anticipated Starting Salary \$ 52,221
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for providing security in the detention of inmates within the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
. Conducts daily inspection and maintenance of housing units and facilities to ensure proper security.
. Performs security and direct supervision duties within inmate housing units to maintain custody and control the activities of inmates; remains constantly alert for prisoner disruptions such as escape planning, fighting, thefts, suicide attempts, and other prohibited activity.
. Maintains a complete and accurate count of all inmates and their locations within the facility; conducts an updated count of inmates and unit checks periodically throughout shift.
. Orients inmates to housing units ensuring all inmates understand facility rules.
. Maintains schedules for inmates allowing exercise times, meals, showering, class attendance, medical visits, unit cleaning, laundry exchange, mail delivery, and visitation at appropriate times; documents inmates activities and movements within the facility.
. Conducts surveillance, unit searches, and shakedowns to locate and confiscate any fabricated weapons and contraband; inspects and inventories all cleaning products, tools, equipment, bedding, clothing, and medical equipment.
. Prepares written incident reports documenting rule violations, offenses, or unusual events; testifies at disciplinary hearings and in court as needed.
. Completes daily and weekly jail reports, inmate activity reports, incident reports, court lists, and correspondence with the courts; inputs information into the computer system.
. Responds to emergencies such as fights, hostage incidents, riots, and incidents involving aggressive and combative inmates; uses force in restraining inmates as needed.
. Provides security for medical staff during the distribution of medicine and physical examinations.
. Receives and searches incoming inmates; reviews admission forms for completeness and accuracy before booking inma es; completes paperwork for admittance and enters inmate information into computer; fingerprints and photographs inmates; transmits fingerprints to other law enforcement agencies.
. Performs required screenings, collection, and inventory of property; ensures inmates are showered, dressed in issued clothing, and given unit supplies and identification badges.
. Transports inmates to appropriate areas in the facility such as medical