Detention Officer

About This Role

Responsible for providing security and direct supervision of inmates within the Pulaski County Regional Detention Facility, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. This role involves maintaining custody, overseeing inmate activities, and responding to emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspection and maintenance of housing units and facilities to ensure proper security
• Perform security and direct supervision duties within inmate housing units to maintain custody and control activities of inmates
• Maintain a complete and accurate count of all inmates and their locations throughout shifts
• Orient inmates to housing units and ensure understanding of facility rules
• Maintain inmate schedules for exercise, meals, showering, class attendance, medical visits, cleaning, laundry, mail, and visitation
• Conduct surveillance, unit searches, and shakedowns to locate and confiscate contraband
• Prepare written incident reports documenting rule violations, offenses, or unusual events; testify at disciplinary hearings and in court as needed
• Complete daily and weekly jail reports, inmate activity reports, incident reports, court lists, and correspondence
• Respond to emergencies such as fights, hostage incidents, riots, and incidents involving aggressive inmates, using force as needed
• Provide security for medical staff during medicine distribution and physical examinations
• Receive and search incoming inmates, review admission forms, and complete booking paperwork
• Perform required screenings, collection, and inventory of property and issue clothing and supplies to inmates
• Transport inmates to appropriate areas within the facility, maintaining security
• Monitor facility operation from central control using technical equipment like cameras and door lock controls

Requirements

• 21 years of age at the time of hire
• Ability to immediately obtain a valid Arkansas Driver's License
• No felony convictions
• Must obtain Arkansas Jail Minimum Standards within one year of hire
• Must immediately obtain and maintain CPR certification
• Must be a US citizen
• Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local statutes, ordinances, and regulations regarding the detention of inmates
• Good knowledge of correctional and detention methods, practices, and procedures
• Skill in the operation of data entry into a computer
• Skill in the operation of photography and fingerprinting equipment
• Skill in the operation and care of weapons and firearms as required by the department

Qualifications

• Completion of high school or GED equivalency
• Some experience working with law enforcement or corrections; or any equivalent combination of experience or training

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications