Detention Officer

City of Lee's Summit MO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$21.73–$28.14 Per Hour
SKILLS
Bond Market, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, Interpersonal Skills, Law Enforcement, Problem Solving Skills, Training/Teaching, Van Driving
POSTED
8 days ago

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:

  1. Responsible for booking in, searching, fingerprinting and releasing detainees in conformance with

Federal, State and City laws and ordinances.

  1. Supervises detainees, conducting safety and security inspections, providing access to health care

facilities, conducting housing, feeding, bedding and well-being activities.

  1. Maintain accurate intake, care and release records.

  2. Maintain assigned equipment, supplies and facilities.

  3. 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.

  1. Receive bonds and handles cash during release of detainee; coordinates with Municipal Court on bond

balancing.

  1. Responses to warrants with Dispatch or other inquiring agencies and confirms validate.

  2. Coordinate transfer of detainees to long-term holding facilities, as well as other local, state or federal

law enforcement agencies.

  1. May drive Detention van for detainee transfers.

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City of Lee's Summit MO