Detention Officer

City of Brooklyn Park•Brooklyn Park, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Brooklyn Park Police detention officer books and releases arrested inmates/persons for Brooklyn Park and other agencies. The detention officer maintains paperwork, statistics and records. The detention officer maintains the jail facility to include security, access and egress of control, cleanliness, inventory, and inspections. The detention officer maintains the care of in-custody of inmates/persons. They provide assistance in special circumstances and/or emergency situations. The detention facility operates 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. The detention officer works a rotating schedule of 12-hour shifts that will primarily include overnights. Detention officers also work weekends and holidays. Once training is completed, this detention officer will work a rotating schedule of four days on, four days off, and most likely night shift hours. Detention officers bid for their shift based on seniority.

Requirements

18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver's license
One (1) year of experience in corrections, law enforcement, public safety and/or security.
The following felony and gross misdemeanor convictions (including pardons and expungements) WILL result in the rejection of a detention officer application: Controlled substance conviction, Criminal sexual misconduct conviction, Bias or benefit of a gang related crime, Conviction of assaulting, fleeing or eluding a police officer, firefighter, paramedic, etc. under 609.50 resulting in a gross misdemeanor conviction in the last 60 months, or a misdemeanor conviction in the last 36 months, Evidence that the applicant has misrepresented or falsified any information to any law enforcement agency

Nice To Haves

College level coursework.
Experience with victims of domestic violence.
Basic knowledge of computer/computer programs
Training or experience in de-escalation techniques and mental health.
Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao, or Vietnamese language(s).
Experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial, and ethnic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Conduct searches, book inmates, maintain property inventory, take photographs, fingerprint, identify, and supervise arrested persons.
Assists with determining bail.
Maintain jail paperwork, arrest records, court system records, and daily logs.
Maintain jail security of property and facility, access and egress control, cleanliness of facility, inventory of inmate supplies, and inspections.
Maintain care and custody of inmates, including monitoring activities and records.
Provide meals and showers, ensuring personal hygiene and well-being.
Maintain and administer inmate medication and recreation.
Supervise inmate cell activity, phone calls and visits.
Provide assistance in special circumstances and/or emergency situations that includes physical restraint and discipline of inmates as directed.
Provide emergency first aid and medical assistance to inmates and staff and as needed.
Answer and respond to radio and phone calls, faxes, and emails.
Run queries, criminal histories, and other legal documents.
Attend quarterly and annual training on relevant topics such as CPR/First aid, defensive tactics, team meetings, and Mantoux testing.
Manage end of the month paperwork records, monthly in-house detention records, suspense files, validations, gun permits, misdemeanor theft project, and launder department items.
Fingerprint individuals for suspense files, court records and other agencies.
Communicate with probation, divisional court, and the public defender’s office, and set up and supervise virtual meetings for inmates prior to court.
Provide training to new detention officers.