DETENTION OFFICER

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*:
New Hire: $31.46  ·  1 year: $32.58 ·  2 years: $33.71 ·  3 years: $34.83  ·  4 years: $35.96
*Pay increases continue up to 20 years of service. 

• 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. 
• Performs other duties as may be required. 
• Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the “Voice of the Customer” and closes the gap between customer expectations and experience whenever possible. 

• 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.
• Ability to use proper grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure in written and electronically generated Linn County Correctional Center reports. 
• Ability to effectively communicate orally, written, and electronically.  
• Ability to accurately document incidents containing clear, concise, and complete information in chronological order. 
• Ability to remain calm, contain, and control inmates during stressful situations. 
• Ability to quickly recognize behavior problems or security issues and take immediate action to intervene. 
• Ability to enforce Correctional Center rules and regulations firmly and fairly. 
• Ability to analyze data and reach logical conclusions. 
• Ability to successfully complete training requirements as defined by the Sheriff’s Office, and the Iowa Administrative Code. 
• Ability to utilize the jail computer system to enter data and produce reports. 
• Ability to participate in physical restraint of hostile, aggressive, and/or combative inmates. 
• Knowledge of and ability to follow policies, standard operating procedures manual and inmate’s manual. 
• Knowledge of and ability to adhere to the Iowa Code 
• Ability to learn modern methods of supervising inmates. 
• Ability to deal effectively with co-workers and inmates under stressful and/or difficult conditions. 
• Skilled in the operation of standard and specialized equipment computer, typewriter, calculator, control room panels, and walkie-talkies. 

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. 
• Regular work attendance required. 
• Must remain awake and aware of surroundings at all times. 
• Voluntary overtime may be offered and forced overtime will be mandatory.

Shifts vary

Salary : $33 - $65,437