Detention Officer

Learn more about the City of Edmond by visiting the City of Edmond's website.

Starting Salary: $20.67 - 21.62 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)

To enhance your application, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document detailing your work history, experience, and qualifications. You can also fill out your Work History in this application.

About the Position:

The City of Edmond Detention Facility is located in the downtown area at 100 E. First Street. This Detention Officer's primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and care of inmates during their confinement at the detention facility. Our mission is Trustworthy Service: we work hard to maintain a good relationship with the community and provide a higher degree of service.

Responsibilities:

• Book inmates into the Detention Center

• Check for drugs or weapons and physically restraining inmates/releasing inmates from the Detention Center

• Supervise inmate's well-being (feeding, showering, checking for health issues, and monitoring)

• Complete fingerprinting for citizens and inmates

• Clean, disinfect, and de-contaminate inmate area

• Communicate effectively and professionally with co-workers, inmates, and the general public

• Maintain self-control and composure to act professionally when dealing with difficult individuals or situations

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• 12-18 months related experience and/or training

• or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with operating computers and typing

• Willingness to work shift work (current shifts are 7 am to 3 pm, 3 pm to 11 pm, and 11 pm to 7 am)

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Necessary Abilities:

• Ability to learn new software systems

• Ability to react quickly in an emergency

• Ability to make sound rational decisions and demonstrate good judgement

• Ability to meet required physical standards for this position, as in subduing a prisoner

• Ability to interpret applicable laws, ordinances, & regulations

• Ability to analyze situations quickly and recognize actual and potential danger

• Ability to follow procedures, practices, and safety rules

• Ability to adapt quickly to changes in scheduling to work call-backs and overtime

• Ability to pass an extensive background investigation, dummy drag, psychological test, polygraph, and drug/physical screenings

Benefits:

• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance

• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents

• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits

• Paid parental leave

• Potential for bilingual pay

• A tangible impact to the Police Department and residents in the City of Edmond

• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.