What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer position at Vance County, NC?
Job Description
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. The employees are subject to hazards associated with custody work including working in inside environments, exposure to various hazards such as noise and a variety of physical conditions and close quarters. Employees may be exposed to blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the shift supervisor on the assigned shift, and is evaluated through observation. Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies:
Makes regular rounds of detention facilities to assure safety and security of inmates.
Monitors inmate activity from control booth and opens and locks doors for staff.
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.
Arranges contacts by visits or telephone calls between inmates and relatives, court officials, attorneys; escorts inmates to rooms.
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 medication, 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, service of food, cleaning of kitchens, 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.
Participates in the preparation of food in the kitchen and cooks meals for inmates; prepares trays for distribution to inmates.
Maintains logs of activities during the shift.
As directed, returns personal property to individual; completes forms providing required documentation of release. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Working knowledge of federal, State, and local laws pertaining to inmate sentencing pretrial conditions, and release.
Working knowledge of policies and procedures covering inmate security, classification, care, and discipline.
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.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing ,pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly.
Must possess visual acuity to prepare records and reports; observe people and things for security purposes; and operate electronic control panels and view computer screens.
Additional Information
Completion of high school supplemented by courses in law enforcement or detention; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Meet the minimum standards set by the State of North Carolina for detention facility personnel. Application Special Instructions
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. The employees are subject to hazards associated with custody work including working in inside environments, exposure to various hazards such as noise and a variety of physical conditions and close quarters. Employees may be exposed to blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the shift supervisor on the assigned shift, and is evaluated through observation. Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies:
Makes regular rounds of detention facilities to assure safety and security of inmates.
Monitors inmate activity from control booth and opens and locks doors for staff.
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.
Arranges contacts by visits or telephone calls between inmates and relatives, court officials, attorneys; escorts inmates to rooms.
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 medication, 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, service of food, cleaning of kitchens, 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.
Participates in the preparation of food in the kitchen and cooks meals for inmates; prepares trays for distribution to inmates.
Maintains logs of activities during the shift.
As directed, returns personal property to individual; completes forms providing required documentation of release. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Working knowledge of federal, State, and local laws pertaining to inmate sentencing pretrial conditions, and release.
Working knowledge of policies and procedures covering inmate security, classification, care, and discipline.
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.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing ,pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and perform repetitive motions.
Must be able to perform very heavy work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly.
Must possess visual acuity to prepare records and reports; observe people and things for security purposes; and operate electronic control panels and view computer screens.
Additional Information
Completion of high school supplemented by courses in law enforcement or detention; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Meet the minimum standards set by the State of North Carolina for detention facility personnel. Application Special Instructions
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