Detention Officer
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Detention Officer

Sweetwater County

Location: Rock Springs,WY, USA

Date: 2024-11-07T18:54:16Z

Job Description:
Position Summary: Under general supervision, performs duties related to maintenance of a secure jail and safe custody of inmates; responsible for inmate booking, movements, care and orientation; maintain order and discipline among inmates; safely operate department equipment and vehicles, file reports testify in court; carry and qualify with a firearm. Essential Functions of the Job:
  • Ensures the security of the facility, prisoners and vendors.
  • Records and files records
  • Transports inmates to court, medical and other facilities.
  • Answers telephone
  • Performs cell checks
  • Dispenses prisoner medication
  • Dispenses cleaning supplies
  • Prepares meals.
  • Fingerprints citizens for variety of applications
  • Supervises jail visitors
  • Responsible for inmate mail system
  • Washes laundry
  • Responsible for cleaning facility
  • Prepares incident and activity reports
  • Provides VIN inspections
  • Books, processes, fingerprints, photographs, classifies searches and releases inmates
Please read the full job description below.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Minimum age of 18 years
  • Applicants are subject to and must pass a full background check to include criminal history, psychological testing and medical exam
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Ability to pass a rigorous fitness test
  • Ability to complete/attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy's 8-week long Detention
  • Officer Basic Training in Douglas, WY
  • Ability to pass an oral interview examination
  • Candidates will be subject to and must pass an eye-detect test
  • Wyoming Driver's License & acceptable MVR
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