Sweetwater County

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.. Supervises jail visitors. Responsible for inmate mail system. Applicants are subject to and must pass a full background check to include criminal history, psychological testing and medical exam. Ability to complete/attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy's 8-week long Detention

detention officer

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: <ul><li>Ensures the security of the facility, prisoners and vendors.</li><li>Records and files records</li><li>Transports inmates to court, medical and other facilities.</li><li>Answers telephone</li><li>Performs cell checks</li><li>Dispenses prisoner medication</li><li>Dispenses cleaning supplies</li><li>Prepares meals.</li><li>Fingerprints citizens for variety of applications</li><li>Supervises jail visitors</li><li>Responsible for inmate mail system</li><li>Washes laundry</li><li>Responsible for cleaning facility</li><li>Prepares incident and activity reports</li><li>Provides VIN inspections</li><li>Books, processes, fingerprints, photographs, classifies searches and releases inmates.</li></ul> Education/Training Requirements: <ul><li>Must be a U.S. Citizen</li><li>Minimum age of 18 years</li><li>Applicants are subject to and must pass a full background check to include criminal history, psychological testing and medical exam</li><li>High school diploma/GED</li><li>Ability to pass a rigorous fitness test</li><li>Ability to complete/attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy's 8-week long Detention</li><li>Officer Basic Training in Douglas, WY</li><li>Ability to pass an oral interview examination</li><li>Candidates will be subject to and must pass a polygraph test</li><li>Wyoming Driver's License & acceptable MVR</li></ul> Please read the full job description below.

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