Pay Range: $21.73-$28.14 per hour The Lee's Summit Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to recruiting, hiring and training the most qualified candidates. The department is looking for candidates who are critical thinkers, problem solvers and possess effective interpersonal skills. Our team is seeking qualified applicants to fill the position of Detention Officer. The Lee’s Summit Police Department Detention Facility is a temporary holding facility for subjects who have committed a variety of crimes from misdemeanors to felonies. The facility is capable of housing up to 30 subjects; however, outside agencies are utilized for extended sentencing stays over 2 days and the Detention Officer is responsible for coordinating transportation to these outside agencies with the Patrol Division. The job of a Detention Officer is an excellent starting point for future opportunities as a Police Officer. There are daily interactions with Police Officers and Police Supervision. Accepting applications until Thursday, July 2nd. If selected interviews will be held on Wednesday, July 8th. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Responsible for booking in, searching, fingerprinting and releasing detainees in conformance with Federal, State and City laws and ordinances. 2. Supervises detainees, conducting safety and security inspections, providing access to health care facilities, conducting housing, feeding, bedding and well-being activities. 3. Maintain accurate intake, care and release records. 4. Maintain assigned equipment, supplies and facilities. 5. Responsible for completing bond paperwork on defendants. May also have to complete incidents reports and other reports/records related to the Detention process, court actions and proceedings. 6. Receive bonds and handles cash during release of detainee; coordinates with Municipal Court on bond balancing. 7. Responses to warrants with Dispatch or other inquiring agencies and confirms validate. 8. Coordinate transfer of detainees to long-term holding facilities, as well as other local, state or federal law enforcement agencies. 9. May drive Detention van for detainee transfers. EOE The City of Lee’s Summit offers a variety of municipal career opportunities with more than 150 job classifications. Those interested in a public service career with the City of Lee’s Summit may review vacancies and obtain applications. Applications and resumes are accepted for all vacant positions. Applications/resumes may be submitted online, on or before the deadline posted. The City is fully committed to a policy of hiring without regard to sex, age, color, race, religion, national origin or disability as prescribed by federal and state laws. The City will require a post-offer background check and physical which includes a drug/alcohol screening. The City is a drug-free workplace.
