Pay Range: $21.73-$28.14 per hour
The Lee's Summit Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to recruiting, hiring and training the most qualified candidates. The department is looking for candidates who are critical thinkers, problem solvers and possess effective interpersonal skills. Our team is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Detention Officer.
The Lee's Summit Police Department Detention Facility is a temporary holding facility for subjects who have committed a variety of crimes from misdemeanors to felonies. The facility is capable of housing up to 30 subjects; however, outside agencies are utilized for extended sentencing stays over 2 days and the Detention Officer is responsible for coordinating transportation to these outside agencies with the Patrol Division. The job of a Detention Officer is an excellent starting point for future opportunities as a Police Officer. There are daily interactions with Police Officers and Police Supervision.
Accepting applications until Thursday, July 2nd. If selected interviews will be held on Wednesday, July 8th.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Federal, State and City laws and ordinances.
facilities, conducting housing, feeding, bedding and well-being activities.
Maintain accurate intake, care and release records.
Maintain assigned equipment, supplies and facilities.
Responsible for completing bond paperwork on defendants. May also have to complete incidents
reports and other reports/records related to the Detention process, court actions and proceedings.
balancing.
Responses to warrants with Dispatch or other inquiring agencies and confirms validate.
Coordinate transfer of detainees to long-term holding facilities, as well as other local, state or federal
law enforcement agencies.
EOE