Detention Officers

This job is posted for Kay County Detention Center. The direct contact is Shelbie McGuire at training@kaycountydc.net Full Job DescriptionKay County Detention Center is looking to hire Detention Officers. You MUST BE 18 YEARS OLD TO APPLY. You will be responsible for the custody and control of inmates; security of the jail; physical movement of inmates; and all inmate needs. Basic data entry; in applicationof jail techniques; in maintaining security of inmates; and in application of principles of supervision. Knowledge of radio system/10 codes; of CPR; of inter-department correspondence, of policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to jail operations;of inter-department correspondence, of policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to jail operations; vigilantly; to exercise initiative and independent judgement; to understand and follow oral and written instructions; and to deal tactfully with others.

Qualifications 

• Strong core skills in security and conflict management
• Premium skills in CCTV monitoring, first Aid CPR, Law Enforcement and military Background
• Relevant skill in report writing
• Previous supervising experience is preferred

Education

• Highschool or equivalent 

Schedule - 8 Hour Shift

•    Day Shift

•    Evening Shift

•    Night Shift

•    Holidays

•    Overtime