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Detention Officer Job opening - Joplin state Missouri ( Job openings )
Joplin , state Missouri
( By Press Release office )
2024-02-27T00:00 - 2024-03-28T00:00 | 17 | 0
Detention Officer
Police Department
Requires successful post-offer completion of a background investigation, physical exam, and drug test (
including marijuana/THC
) as a condition of employment with the City of Joplin.
Primary Purpose
Supervises and monitors activities of inmates at the City's jail facility, including the booking and releasing of prisoners, accepting payment of bonds, housing, visitation, and transportation. Ensures security of the facility and safety of staff and inmates. Prevents escapes, controls behavior of inmates, protects inmates from self and others, and protects facility property.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
Experience:
No prior work experience required.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possess and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license.
Miscellaneous Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age, with no felony convictions or misdemeanor domestic violence convictions.
Must be in compliance with Department policy on tattoos, piercings and gauges.
Must be willing to work a variety of shifts; subject to call-in as needed.
Schedule
Schedule varies, but candidate can expect 80 hours per pay period.
Salary & Benefits
Starting at $19.293 per hour ($40,129 annually).
We provide free health insurance to the employee, and a great family rate (that does not increase per additional member) with a low deductible, low co-pays, and free preventive care services.
Additional Benefits include:
2 weeks of vacation accrual per year.
Free life insurance to the employee, with supplemental options.
Dental insurance starting at $9.02/month with fully covered preventive services.
Vision insurance starting at $1.44/month.
Tuition reimbursement, longevity pay, Care Leave and sick leave buy-back programs.
Missouri LAGERS Retirement – employees do not pay into it; employee is fully vested after only 5 years of employment.
Access to 457 retirement plans with several benefits over traditional 401k plans.
Free library cards & gym access, fun employee events, and more!
Essential Job Functions
1. Enforces facility policy and procedures for the proper operation of the facility in accordance with City policy, State standards, Police Department procedures, and other applicable regulations.
2. Treats inmates with dignity and respect, dealing with them fairly and firmly.
3. Supervises and controls movement of inmates and visitors.
4. Monitors inmate movement and activities within the housing unit, controls access and egress, assists inmates in organizing and adequately performing housekeeping activities consistent with policy and procedure.
5. Ensures policies and procedures for equipment, inmates, valuables, and bond money are followed.
6. Screens visitors to prevent unauthorized visitors; inspects and searches for contraband, drugs, weapons, etc.; observes behavior of inmates and visitors to ensure compliance with regulations.
7. Operates a motor vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with operating instructions, standards, and State Motor Vehicle regulations.
8. Uses appropriate security and restraint equipment provided by the City in the correct and authorized manner to avoid escape, incident, or injury.
9. Reports incidents or problems to the Shift Supervisor, Jail Administrator, or Captain as appropriate.
10. Contributes effectively to the Police Department, communicates effectively with co-workers, both within the department as well as outside the department. Maintains satisfactory attendance to ensure duties are performed without negatively impacting co-workers or delivery of service to the public.
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