Detention Officer

Education/Training Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen

• Minimum age of21 years

• Applicants are subject to and must pass a full background check to include criminal history, psychological testing and medical exam

• High school diploma/GED

• Ability to pass a rigorous fitness test

• Ability to complete/attend the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy's 8-week long Detention

• Officer Basic Training in Douglas, WY

• Ability to pass an oral interview examination

• Candidates will be subject to and must pass a polygraph test

• Wyoming Driver's License & acceptable MVR

NOTE: Written testing will be administered by Western Wyoming Community College. Oral interviews, psychological testing, and medical examination will be coordinated through the Sweetwater County Human Resources Office.

Position Summary:

Primary Objective of Position: 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:

• Ensures the security of the facility, prisoners and vendors.

• Records and files records

• Transports inmates to court, medical and other facilities.

• Answers telephone

• Performs cell checks

• Dispenses prisoner medication

• Dispenses cleaning supplies

• Prepares meals.

• Fingerprints citizens for variety of applications

• Supervises jail visitors

• Responsible for inmate mail system

• Washes laundry

• Responsible for cleaning facility

• Prepares incident and activity reports

• Provides VIN inspections

• Books, processes, fingerprints, photographs, classifies searches and releases inmates.