Detention Officer
Company: Pulaski County
Location: Little Rock
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
PULASKI COUNTYinvites applications from current County Employees
and the General Public for the position of:DETENTION OFFICERAn
Equal Opportunity EmployerDepartment:Sheriff/DetentionStarting
Salary Range:$34,330 - 40,201Position Number:FLSA Status:Non-Exempt
position, eligible for overtimeSafety Sensitive Designation:This
position is not designated as safety sensitive and is not subject
to random drug and alcohol screening.Opening Date:1/04/21Closing
Date:1/08/21 at 5:00 PMJOB 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 facility 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 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 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 distribution of medicine
and physical examinations.? Receives and searches incoming inmates;
reviews admission forms for completeness and accuracy before
booking inmates; 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 facility such as medical clinic, classes,
library, and barbershop; maintains security at all times and
ensures departmental rules and regulations are enforced.? Monitors
facility operation within the central control room by the operation
of technical equipment such as cameras, door lock controls,
etc.SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:? Supervises inmates
assisting with the preparation of food, removal of trash, cleaning
the facility and laundering uniforms, bedding, and towels.?
Supervises meal delivery and tray return; ensures inmates with
special menus received correct tray; notes inmates refusing meals.?
Ensures the delivery of appropriate number of meals and clothing,
bedding, and towels to each inmate.? Performs armed transport of
inmates to and from courts, hospital, Arkansas Department of
Correction, and other law enforcement agencies and medical
appointments; provides security for hospitalized inmates.?
Supervises the individuals assigned by the courts to the daywork
program; assigns them to appropriate work crew; maintains activity
records on all participants.? Ensures inmates with required court
appearances are scheduled for transport from Pulaski County
Detention Facility or other detention center to court at the
appropriate time.? Collects and delivers legal documents, bond
money, arrest disposition reports, DNA test kits, warrants, court
dockets, etc., for Circuit and District Courts, Sheriff's
Department, and other administrative offices.? Ensures the
preparation and distribution of paperwork for inmates committed to
the Arkansas Department of Corrections or any regional punishment
facility.? Completes weekly report reflecting number of inmates
transferred and awaiting transfer to the Arkansas Department of
Corrections.? May serve as a law enforcement instructor conducting
jail minimum standards training classes for new recruits; develops
curriculum, visual aids, and class material for additional classes;
coordinates guest speakers as needed; assesses recruits' progress
through the instructional classes; must complete the required
training and obtain a certification as a CLEST Instructor if placed
on this assignment.? Performs other related duties as
required.PERSONNEL SUPERVISED: NonePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:? Ability
to use physical means to restrain violent or combative prisoners
when necessary.? Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch when
conducting prisoner and unit searches.? Ability to orally
communicate clearly and concisely, both individually and to groups,
in person, by telephone, using radio communication equipment, and
by intercom.? Digital dexterity necessary to operate computer
keyboard, lock, and push button control board and conduct person
and environment searches.? Visual acuity needed to detect
prohibited materials or conditions within facility and to observe
inmate activity and identity.? Visual acuity needed for use of a
computer monitor.? Ability to climb stairs.? Ability to run to the
scene of emergency within facility when required.? Ability to drive
a passenger car or van.? Ability to work in a constant state of
alertness and in a safe manner.? Ability to concentrate for long
periods of time.WORKING CONDITIONS:Work is performed primarily
within a controlled detention environment. Constant supervision and
surveillance is necessary to avoid dangerous confrontations and
ensure personal safety. Duties may involve occasional restraint of
hostile or combative detainees. Transportation of inmates to other
facilities is required. Work is performed on a variable shift
basis. Overtime may be required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Completion
of high school or GED equivalency.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Jail
Minimum Standards within one year from the date of hire.No felony
convictions.21 years of age.Arkansas Driver's License (or ability
to immediately obtain license).Must obtain and maintain CPR
Certification.Must be a U.S. citizen and be able to provide proof
when requested by the Sheriff's Department.Employment is contingent
upon satisfactory completion of the following pre-employment
requirements: criminal background check, traffic offense check,
sexual offender check, child maltreatment check, adult maltreatment
check and drug test by appropriate licensed
agencies.PREFERENCES:NoneAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:Applications must
be filed online at www.pulaskicounty.net.ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If
you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment
process due to a physical or mental disability, please send an
email to humanresources@pulaskicounty.net--or call (501)
340-6110.Page 1 of 1Job Requirements:/
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