Detention Officer

Yellowstone County • Billings, MT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine supervisory work in the safekeeping of prisoners in custody at the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility. Protects the well-being of prisoners overseeing them at meals, at activities and in their quarters; does related work as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or G.E.D.
• Written test
• Oral interview
• Criminal background check
• General fitness evaluation process
• Any individual with a felony conviction, a domestic violence conviction or outstanding warrants is ineligible for consideration for employment by the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Department.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in law enforcement, security or detention facility background desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and controls the custody and activities of inmates of the County's detention facility by enforcing facility rules and regulations, maintaining order and discipline and monitoring and controlling activities within assigned areas of the facility.
• Supervises and performs intake of prisoners to assure implementation of regulations concerning fingerprinting, mug photography, hygiene, and allocated clothing.
• Ensures prisoners are properly classified for assimilation into detention facility and population.
• Monitors and regulates recreational, educational, hygienic, nourishment and social activities to maintain control of individual prisoners and the general inmate population.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED