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FERGUS COUNTY SHERIFF Detention Officer in LEWISTOWN, Montana
Full-time position
WAGE: Starting at $20.14/hr with shift differential and full County benefits included
DUTIES:
Conducts head count to ensure each inmate is present
Monitors conduct of inmates in cellblocks or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies and procedures to prevent escape or violence
Inspects conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at detention facility to ensure security and help prevent escapes
Records information such as inmate identification, incidences of inmate disturbance, and keeps daily logs of inmates activities
Searches inmates, vehicles and conducts shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs
Uses weapons, handcuffs, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among inmates
Inspects mail and property for the presence of contraband
Conducts fire, safety and sanitation inspections
Settles disputes between inmates
Observes meal distribution
Observes medication pass
Conducts equipment and tool inventories at the workstation and in the cellblocks (material safety data sheet)
Attends trainings, meetings, conferences and workshops as requested and authorized
Observes, receives and otherwise obtains information from relevant sources
Enters, transcribes, records, stores or maintains information in written or electronic/magnetic form
Takes on responsibilities and challenges
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from high school or HSE
Must be at least of 18 years of age at the time of employment
Successful completion of the Montana State Law Enforcement Academy Corrections/Detention Officer basic within one (1) year of employment; First Aid and CPR certification required within one (1) year of employment
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to sit for extended periods
Must be able to control, restrain, and subdue individuals and defend against an attack
Frequently required to stand and walk; climb stairs; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; speak and hear; and lift and/or move up to, but not limited to 50 lbs
Occasional required to walk and/or run on slippery, and/or uneven surfaces
Personal mobility which permits the employee to hear voice conversation and to communicate
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