Detention Officer

The Detention Deputy is responsible for maintaining care, control, and custody of detainees, Incumbent must escort and return detainees to and from cell, subdue and control disorderly detainees, resolve detainee disputes, and respond to detainee incidents. Duties may include seizing and reporting found contraband and non-authorized items; patrolling work areas; and completing intake, booking, and release processes.

• Reports identified or potential maintenance, safety, and/or non-compliance findings, hazards, and incidents to the appropriate personnel and/or department. Documents the incident/findings and responds as directed or as required.
• Removes and returns detainee from and to cell while maintaining control of the detainee and observing officer safety at all times consistent with agency policies; escorts visitors, vendors, other personnel on official business to their destination, ensuring the safety and security of the escortees pursuant to agency policy; searches visitors as required, locating, seizing, and reporting any found contraband and/or weapons.
• Maintains effective and safe care, control, and custody of detainees at all times pursuant to all agency and state rules/regulations and policies.
• Ensures that the detainee is properly prepared and attired to enter a specific area or leave the facility pursuant to FMJS regulations and agency policies.
• Controls, restrains, and subdues detainees by the use of the proper restraining techniques, control device, and/or OC without causing undue pain or injury consistent with FMJS requirements, applicable Statutes, and agency policies; documents and notifies the appropriate supervisory staff in accordance with agency policies/procedures.
• Mediates and successfully resolves disputes between detainees utilizing the minimum force required, implementing or recommending the appropriate disciplinary actions consistent with FMJS regulations and agency policies.
• Responds to all detainee incidents on or off site in accordance with agency policies/procedures.
• Answers detainee questions in a professional manner, referring unanswered questions to the appropriate personnel pursuant to FMJS requirements and agency policies.
• Answers outside/public telephone calls and refers the calls to the appropriate personnel.
• Inspects detainee housing and any other areas used by detainees for cleanliness, maintenance, and security deficiencies.
• Seizes and reports found contraband/unauthorized items, completes an accurate, concise written report detailing the incident pursuant to FMJS requirements and agency policies, and follows all subsequent agency procedures for processing/routing the contraband and related reports.
• Observes work area activities and reports any unusual or abnormal detainee behaviors or physical conditions consistent with FMJS requirements and agency policies.
• Conducts a thorough pat down search of detainees (including trustees) locating and seizing any contraband or weapons pursuant to FMJS requirements and in accordance with applicable Statutes and agency policies, and generates and submits the appropriate report if required.
• Conducts a strip search of the detainee, discovering and removing any hidden contraband in a manner consistent with FMJS requirements, applicable Statutes, and agency policies; locates and confiscates unauthorized detainee property/weapons/contraband consistent with applicable FMJS requirements and agency policies; searches detainee clothing to locate and confiscate any contraband or weapons pursuant to FMJS requirements and in accordance with agency policies.
• Ensures that each detainee's identity is correctly verified prior to movement pursuant to FMJS requirements and in accordance with agency policies; checks the Detainee Identification Card/video booking movement sheet for validity and accuracy; and takes the appropriate remedial action according to agency policies/procedures when discrepancies are discovered.
• Observes, documents, and reports any unusual changes in detainee behavior pursuant to FMJS requirements and in accordance with agency policies.
• Operates the control panel to safely and securely control ingress/regress and detainee/officer communications pursuant to agency policies.
• Conducts a complete and thorough inventory of all keys and/or security equipment in conjunction with oncoming/outgoing shift members to ensure that all keys are accounted for and that all security devices are functioning properly before beginning/completing a shift.
• Maintains at all times the security and accountability for any and all keys issued or received pursuant to agency policies and state laws if applicable, ensuring that all keys are returned at the end of the shift in accordance with agency policies if required.
• Conducts and, if required, accurately documents formal and informal detainee counts; reports formal detainee counts to the designated personnel/station consistent with DJJ/FMJS requirements and agency policies; initiates appropriate measures to ensure…