Detention Officer

Summary

Detention OfficerYellowstone County candidates for Detention Officer shall adhere to generally accepted business standards for appearance with respect to body art and physical alterations. Face, neck, and hand tattoos are not permitted.Performs routine supervisory work in the safekeeping of prisoners in custody at the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility. Protects the well-being of prisoners overseeing them at meals, at activities and in their quarters; does related work as required.Examples of Duties:Supervises and controls the custody and activities of inmates of the County's detention facility by enforcing facility rules and regulations, maintaining order and discipline and monitoring and controlling activities within assigned areas of the facility;Supervises and performs intake of prisoners to assure implementation of regulations concerning fingerprinting, mug photography, hygiene, and allocated clothing;Ensures prisoners are properly classified for assimilation into detention facility and population;Monitors and regulates recreational, educational, hygienic, nourishment and social activities to maintain control of individual prisoners and the general inmate population.Minimum Qualifications:Graduation from high school or G.E.D.Recruitment & selection processes will involve a written test, oral interview, criminal background check, and general fitness evaluation process.Employees must have successfully completed and passed the required tests and fitness evaluation.Desired Qualifications:Previous experience in law enforcement, security or detention facility background desired.Sheriff's Department Employment Statement: Any individual with a felony conviction, a domestic violence conviction or outstanding warrants is ineligible for consideration for employment by the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Department.Benefits:Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefitsEmployer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disabilityState of Montana PERS retirementVision plan coverage457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plansFlexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA)Education assistance programEAP - Employee Assistance ProgramWeight Management programAnnual wellness screeningsPaid holidays12-days sick leave per year3-weeks' vacation your first year!Part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Job Description

Detention OfficerYellowstone County candidates for Detention Officer shall adhere to generally accepted business standards for appearance with respect to body art and physical alterations. Face, neck, and hand tattoos are not permitted.Performs routine supervisory work in the safekeeping of prisoners in custody at the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility. Protects the well-being of prisoners overseeing them at meals, at activities and in their quarters; does related work as required.Examples of Duties:Supervises and controls the custody and activities of inmates of the County's detention facility by enforcing facility rules and regulations, maintaining order and discipline and monitoring and controlling activities within assigned areas of the facility;Supervises and performs intake of prisoners to assure implementation of regulations concerning fingerprinting, mug photography, hygiene, and allocated clothing;Ensures prisoners are properly classified for assimilation into detention facility and population;Monitors and regulates recreational, educational, hygienic, nourishment and social activities to maintain control of individual prisoners and the general inmate population.Minimum Qualifications:Graduation from high school or G.E.D.Recruitment & selection processes will involve a written test, oral interview, criminal background check, and general fitness evaluation process.Employees must have successfully completed and passed the required tests and fitness evaluation.Desired Qualifications:Previous experience in law enforcement, security or detention facility background desired.Sheriff's Department Employment Statement: Any individual with a felony conviction, a domestic violence conviction or outstanding warrants is ineligible for consideration for employment by the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Department.Benefits:Employer paid health insurance, which includes dental and pharmacy benefitsEmployer paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disabilityState of Montana PERS retirementVision plan coverage457 deferred compensation plans and ROTH plansFlexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, limited purpose accounts and health savings accounts (HSA)Education assistance programEAP - Employee Assistance ProgramWeight Management programAnnual wellness screeningsPaid holidays12-days sick leave per year3-weeks' vacation your first year!Part-time employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.