Detention Officer

Summary

Position SummaryUnder general supervision, performs duties related to maintenance of a secure jail and safe custody of inmates; responsible for inmate booking, movements, care and orientation; maintain order and discipline among inmates; safely operate department equipment and vehicles, file reports testify in court; carry and qualify with a firearm.Essential Functions of the JobEnsures the security of the facility, prisoners and vendors.Records and files recordsTransports inmates to court, medical and other facilities.Answers telephonePerforms cell checksDispenses prisoner medicationDispenses cleaning suppliesPrepares meals.Fingerprints citizens for variety of applicationsSupervises jail visitorsResponsible for inmate mail systemWashes laundryResponsible for cleaning facilityPrepares incident and activity reportsProvides VIN inspectionsBooks, processes, fingerprints, photographs, classifies searches and releases inmatesPlease read the full job description below.Qualifications and RequirementsMust be a U.S. CitizenMinimum age of 18 yearsApplicants are subject to and must pass a full background check to include criminal history, psychological testing and medical examHigh school diploma/GEDAbility to pass a rigorous fitness testAbility to complete/attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy's 8-week long DetentionOfficer Basic Training in Douglas, WYAbility to pass an oral interview examinationCandidates will be subject to and must pass an eye-detect testWyoming Driver's License & acceptable MVR#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Position SummaryUnder general supervision, performs duties related to maintenance of a secure jail and safe custody of inmates; responsible for inmate booking, movements, care and orientation; maintain order and discipline among inmates; safely operate department equipment and vehicles, file reports testify in court; carry and qualify with a firearm.Essential Functions of the JobEnsures the security of the facility, prisoners and vendors.Records and files recordsTransports inmates to court, medical and other facilities.Answers telephonePerforms cell checksDispenses prisoner medicationDispenses cleaning suppliesPrepares meals.Fingerprints citizens for variety of applicationsSupervises jail visitorsResponsible for inmate mail systemWashes laundryResponsible for cleaning facilityPrepares incident and activity reportsProvides VIN inspectionsBooks, processes, fingerprints, photographs, classifies searches and releases inmatesPlease read the full job description below.Qualifications and RequirementsMust be a U.S. CitizenMinimum age of 18 yearsApplicants are subject to and must pass a full background check to include criminal history, psychological testing and medical examHigh school diploma/GEDAbility to pass a rigorous fitness testAbility to complete/attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy's 8-week long DetentionOfficer Basic Training in Douglas, WYAbility to pass an oral interview examinationCandidates will be subject to and must pass an eye-detect testWyoming Driver's License & acceptable MVR#J-18808-Ljbffr