About the Department
The Linn County Sheriff's Office is seeking up to 5 Detention Officers. The Detention Officer performs work of routine difficulty involving custody and discipline of male and female inmates on an assigned shift. Work is performed under general supervision of a Deputy Sheriff/Sergeant.
The following documents are REQUIRED and must be uploaded with an application:
- Birth Certificate
- Transcripts from ALL high school and post-high school educational institutions
Hourly Wage: $32.72 Position Duties
- Processes inmates into custody, conducts searches of inmates, vehicles, packages, and equipment; inventories and takes charge of personal property.
- Supervises inmates during meals, exercise, work, recreation, personal hygiene, and related activities.
- Provides for the inmate’s basic needs, physical safety, well-being, sanitary conditions, and ensures that pre-trial rights are adhered to.
- Maintains control and internal security of the Linn County Correctional Center through visual monitoring from restricted access control rooms.
- Patrols facilities and makes security checks; conducts rounds and inmate counts; inspects all areas of the Linn County Correctional Center for safety/security deficiencies.
- Responds in a calm, confident and organized manner to emergency situations such as alarms, altercations, or medical emergencies.
- Maintains logs, prepares reports, enters information into electronic record system.
- Distributes and administers medications to inmates as prescribed.
- Identifies serious or life-threatening medical conditions, makes the appropriate notifications, and administers basic first aid and/or lifesaving aid.
- Operates electronic doors, telephone systems, two-way radios, intercom, alarm systems, closed circuit TV systems, computer terminals, and other related equipment.
- Attends training and professional development classes.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least one (1) year of experience in a correctional center, detention center, residential treatment center, or similar environment.
- Additional education beyond high school in criminal justice or a related field may compensate for in whole or in part for required experience.
- Department of Corrections training preferred.
Special Requirements:- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be of good moral character.
- Must not have been convicted of a serious crime.
- Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test and psychological testing (MMPI) after offer of employment.
- Must pass a criminal background check after offer of employment.
- Polygraph exam will be administered after offer of employment.
- Valid State of Iowa Driver's License required.
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain certification in the following areas: CPR, Weapons, Jail Procedures, and Medication Dispensing.
- Must be able to work evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Voluntary overtime may be offered and forced overtime will be mandatory.
Other Qualifications
Shifts vary
Read the full description here: Detention Officer Job Description