Detention Officer

Incentives: $2500 Recruitment Stipend, Longevity Pay, Performance Pay Each Quarter, Employee Paid Meal Program.Job Description: A Detention Officer performs responsible work in operating a twenty-four hour a day County/City detention facility in accordance with the established procedures and requirements outlined in federal/state laws and Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Authority and the Oklahoma Department of Health regulations and guidelines.Duties include: taking custody of residents from arresting officers; booking residents into the Detention Center by completing required documentation and forms; fingerprinting residents; verifying the identification of persons in custody and checking for outstanding warrants; transporting residents to and from state facilities and other law enforcement agencies; escorting residents to and from court and processing necessary paperwork; handling video arraignment court sessions for residents; and bonding out residents according to established guidelines. A Detention Officer is also responsible for the security and welfare of residents, which involves providing meals and dispensing medicine, as well as maintaining the security of the Detention Center.Incentives: $2500 Recruitment Stipend, Longevity Pay, Performance Pay Each Quarter, Employee Paid Meal Program.Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or a GED and a minimum of one years detention officer/ corrections officer/sworn police officer experience OR successful completion of the 6-week structured training program for a Detention Officer Trainee.Transport Assignment: Incumbents are required to be CLEET-certified police officers and must complete and maintain firearms qualifications as required by CLEET and the Oklahoma County Detention Center Training Division.Detention Officer Job Responsibilities:Must have a VALID Driver LicenseComplete/pass a background checkPass Drug TestingComplete Detention Academy training (academics and physical training i.e. defensive tactics, OC Spray, etc.) 6 weeks in durationMaintain resident security and safety (direct and indirect supervision)Prevent resident escapesEscorting residents to various locations within and outside of the facilityProvide welfare checks and sight checks of residentsMaintain facility documents, logs, and search residents and the facility for unauthorized items (contraband)Resolve resident fightsProvide medical attention to residents (i.e. CPR) when neededDeliver meals, clothing, and other approved items to residentsInspect mail when requiredAbility to work in a loud and sometimes chaotic environmentAvailable to work days, nights, weekends, holidays, or other special shiftsStand or sit for extended periodsLift, squat, bend, and climb stairsJob Type: Full-timePay: $40,000.00 - $45,000.00 per yearBenefits: 401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insuranceMilitary leavePaid time offRetirement planVision insurance Schedule: Day shiftNight shift Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Work Location: In person