Detention Officer I (Salary commensurate with experience)

City of North Myrtle BeachNorth Myrtle Beach, SC
Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs jailer activities in maintaining jail security and related operations in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures. Acquires and maintains Class II State certification. Acquires and maintains SCBA certification. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum age 18
  • Good physical condition
  • Possession of all members of both upper and lower extremities
  • Vision correctable to 20/20
  • Good character and reputation
  • Valid drivers license
  • Must be physically able to operate video equipment, an alarm panel and a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, calculator, fax, etc.
  • Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
  • Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
  • Must be able to lift and/or carry weights of ten to eighty pounds.
  • Requires ability to drive a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

  • One (1) to two (2) years of experience
  • Basic jail training
  • NCIC Certification

Responsibilities

  • Maintaining jail security and related operations in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures.
  • Acquiring and maintaining Class II State certification.
  • Acquiring and maintaining SCBA certification.
  • Operating video equipment, an alarm panel and a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, calculator, fax, etc.
  • Driving a vehicle.
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