Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
DetentionSpecialist
The Brief
“Detention Specialist at Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. Skills: Inmate supervision, Facility safety, Report writing. Monitor inmate safety. Monitor staff safety”
Industry & Context.
Problems you'll solve
Conflict resolution
Eligibility Requirements
Direct contact with inmates, 100% Drug Free Workforce
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High School Diploma, 1 year experience
What You'll Do.
Monitor inmate safety
Communicate with staff
Resolve inmate conflicts
Foresee safety hazards
Ensure policy adherence
Initiate emergency response
Monitor facilities via CCTV
Verify inmate information
Monitor alarm systems
Write incident reports
Monitor property transfers
Track facility supplies
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