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Job DescriptionJob Description This job is posted for Kay County Detention Center. The direct contact is Shelbie McGuire at training@kaycountydc.net Full Job DescriptionKay County Detention Center is looking to hire Detention Officers. You MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD TO APPLY.You will be responsible for the custody and control of inmates; security of the jail; physical movement ofinmates; and all inmate needs. Basic data entry; in applicationof jail techniques; in maintaining securityof inmates; and in application of principles of supervision. Knowledge of radio system/10 codes; of CPR;of inter-department correspondence, of policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to jail operations;of inter-department correspondence, of policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to jail operations;vigilantly; to exercise initiative and independent judgement; to understand and follow oral and writteninstructions; and to deal tactfully with others.Qualifications Strong core skills in security and conflict managementPremium skills in CCTV monitoring, first Aid CPR, Law Enforcement and military BackgroundRelevant skill in report writingPrevious supervising experience is preferredEducation Highschool or equivalentSchedule - 8 Hour Shift Day Shift Evening Shift Night Shift Holidays Overtime Powered by JazzHRTzv5jzdXEX
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Description This job is posted for Kay County Detention Center. The direct contact is Shelbie McGuire at training@kaycountydc.net Full Job DescriptionKay County Detention Center is looking to hire Detention Officers. You MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD TO APPLY.You will be responsible for the custody and control of inmates; security of the jail; physical movement ofinmates; and all inmate needs. Basic data entry; in applicationof jail techniques; in maintaining securityof inmates; and in application of principles of supervision. Knowledge of radio system/10 codes; of CPR;of inter-department correspondence, of policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to jail operations;of inter-department correspondence, of policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to jail operations;vigilantly; to exercise initiative and independent judgement; to understand and follow oral and writteninstructions; and to deal tactfully with others.Qualifications Strong core skills in security and conflict managementPremium skills in CCTV monitoring, first Aid CPR, Law Enforcement and military BackgroundRelevant skill in report writingPrevious supervising experience is preferredEducation Highschool or equivalentSchedule - 8 Hour Shift Day Shift Evening Shift Night Shift Holidays Overtime Powered by JazzHRTzv5jzdXEX
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