Detention Officer

Sweetwater CountyRock Springs, WY

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Job Description

Position Summary:Under general supervision, performs duties related to maintenance of a secure jail and safe custody of inmates; responsible for inmate booking, movements, care and orientation; maintain order and discipline among inmates; safely operate department equipment and vehicles, file reports testify in court; carry and qualify with a firearm.

Essential Functions of the Job:

Ensures the security of the facility, prisoners and vendors.
Records and files records
Transports inmates to court, medical and other facilities.
Answers telephone
Performs cell checks
Dispenses prisoner medication
Dispenses cleaning supplies
Prepares meals.
Fingerprints citizens for variety of applications
Supervises jail visitors
Responsible for inmate mail system
Washes laundry
Responsible for cleaning facility
Prepares incident and activity reports
Provides VIN inspections
Books, processes, fingerprints, photographs, classifies searches and releases inmates

Please read the full job description below.

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Must be a U.S. Citizen
Minimum age of 18 years
Applicants are subject to and must pass a full background check to include criminal history, psychological testing and medical exam
High school diploma/GED
Ability to pass a rigorous fitness test
Ability to complete/attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy's 8-week long Detention
Officer Basic Training in Douglas, WY
Ability to pass an oral interview examination
Candidates will be subject to and must pass an eye-detect test
Wyoming Driver's License & acceptable MVR

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