Detention Officer

City of Independence • Independence, MO

3d

About The Position

Processes individuals into the Independence Police Detention facility. Responsible for intake of personal belongings; booking; fingerprinting and searching detainees/prisoners; completes medical questionnaires. Monitor the detention area to provide safety and security for arrestees. Coordinates the bonding and/or arraignment of detainees with Municipal/ State/ Federal Court; provides courts with proper documentation. Arranges meals and makes provisions for personal needs of prisoners. Maintains the detention facility; cleans cells; laundry; and supplies. Perform data entry of required records and reports. Inform the Detective Unit of felony arrests and arraignments and other duties as directed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, or any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Aptitude in record keeping, report preparation, computer applications and effective communication is desired.
• Must complete required NIMS level training within first six months of hire and complete certification in CPR, First Aid, AED and LVNR within three years.
• Requires a valid driver’s license, drug testing, a comprehensive background check and successful completion of a lift and drag test (Approximately 165 lbs. for 100 feet).

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of applicable detention laws as well as ability to maintain order and security within the detention unit preferred.
• Military Veterans: The Independence Police Department works with the Veterans Administration so military veterans can utilize their GI Bill® benefits. Please contact us about the details using your benefits with us. Approval of the benefits are subject to the approval by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
• Bilingual Skills

Responsibilities

• Processes individuals into the Independence Police Detention facility.
• Intake of personal belongings
• Booking
• Fingerprinting and searching detainees/prisoners
• Completes medical questionnaires
• Monitor the detention area to provide safety and security for arrestees.
• Coordinates the bonding and/or arraignment of detainees with Municipal/ State/ Federal Court
• Provides courts with proper documentation
• Arranges meals and makes provisions for personal needs of prisoners.
• Maintains the detention facility
• Cleans cells
• Laundry
• Supplies
• Perform data entry of required records and reports.
• Inform the Detective Unit of felony arrests and arraignments and other duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED