Detention Officer

Under general supervision by the shift supervisor, a person in this position ensures security and protects property of the facility, completes the admission process of inmates, prevents escapes, controls behavior of inmates, and protects inmates from each other. The detention officer must be prompt in dispensing medication and be able to take personal property of inmates. The detention officer must also adhere to definite procedures established by the department to ensure that inmate’s constitutional rights are observed. A person in this position does not supervise other employees.