About this opportunity
Tulsa County, OK lists this Detention Officer opportunity in tulsa, Oklahoma. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pay
$22.88Pay Frequency
Monthly
Full Time / Part Time
Full timeJob Summary
Under general Supervision, is responsible for the custody of all inmates in the David L. Moss Criminal Justice Center, maintaining their security during their time of incarceration and assuming responsibility for all their needs during detention while utilizing the principles of Direct Supervision.Job Details
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Custody and control of inmates
Security of facilities
Physical movement of inmates
All inmate records
Complete facility logs
Pull and search all inmates leaving the facility
Search inmate workers before housing
Search and locate all new intakes
Conduct shakedowns and inspections of cells
Seizes property found during cell inspection
Complete record of property accepted in and after incarceration
Enforce contraband control and inmate rules
Observe inmates and inmate workers for abnormal conditions and corrects situations immediately
Inspect facility and kitchen for cleanliness and take appropriate action to correct
Inspect facility and kitchen areas and report all maintenance problems and unsafe conditions
Inspect cleaning materials and supplies that enter pods
Assist nurse on pill runs
Pull and search inmates for sick calls, doctor visits, dental visits, church services, and OED classes
Check and search, if necessary, all visitors
Observe inmate visitation
Oversee inmate exercise
Observe commissary distribution
Feed inmates
Complete and issue property/money release authorizations
Distribute and collect inmate requests for legal materials, visitor cards, inmate worker status applications, incoming and outgoing mail, and library materials
Review, answer, and distribute inmate's requests and grievances
Assign work to and supervise inmate workers
Ensure all inmates have routine access to showers
Distribute hygiene products, clean clothing, clean linens, and clean bedding to inmates
Report any criminal intelligence to supervisors
Safeguard keys
Directly oversee inmate workers as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:
Skills: Basic typing
Use of personal computers
Application of jail security techniques
Maintaining security of inmates
Maintaining accurate records and files
Knowledge: 800 radio system 10 codes
Personal computers and equipment
Interdepartmental correspondence
Department policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to jail operations
Security techniques
Jail records
Detention operation procedures
Ability: Gain respect and cooperation of others
Keep alert and vigilant
Exercise initiative and independent judgement
Understand and follow oral and written instructions
Deal tactfully with others
Communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals
Communicate verbally and in writing
Work all shifts, weekends, and holidays
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILTIES:
None
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (G.E.D)
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Oklahoma Commercial Driver's License
PHYSICAL DEMAND:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit; run; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds to more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee must be able to perform job duties while wearing gear weighing 10 pounds or more for extended periods of time.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Qualifications
1-07 RULES AND REGULATIONS
A.53 SAFETY SENSITIVE EMPLOYEES
(Pursuant to Oklahoma law, Title 63 O.S. section 427.8, Oklahoma Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, enacted 08/30/2019)
"Safety-Sensitive" employment positions: The Tulsa County Sheriff has designated Deputies, Detention Officers, and Telecommunications Dispatchers as safety sensitive employment positions. Safety-sensitive means any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task and/or the health and safety of others. The Tulsa County Sheriff retains the authority to evaluate and classify employment positions as safety-sensitive positions based upon assigned tasks and duties.
The Tulsa County sheriff may refuse to hire an applicant applying for a safety-sensitive position who tests positive for marijuana components or metabolites. The Tulsa County Sheriff may discipline, discharge, or otherwise penalize a safety-sensitive employee who tests positive for marijuana components or metabolites.
EEO STATEMENT:
Tulsa County Sheriff does not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability or political affiliation (except when such person advocates or belongs to an organization which advocates the overthrow of our constituted government by force or violence) with regard to all terms, conditions, eligibilities, and privileges of employment for all positions in the County.
NOTE: Job descriptions are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.
Worksite address
tulsa, OK, 74145, US
Who can apply
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