LYCO Detention Officer

The posting

The Lyon County Detention Center is now accepting applications for full time DETENTION OFFICERS. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with benefits including paid time off and health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Salary starts at $22.04/hr.

Detention Officers will ensure efficient and lawful operation of the Detention Center by processing incoming and outgoing inmates, transporting inmates, supervising visitations, and other tasks relating to maintaining the safety of staff and residents of the facility. Applicants must be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to pass a background investigation and polygraph examination.

Successful candidate(s) will be required to pass pre-employment tests including a background check, pre-employment physical, pre-employment work screen and pre-employment drug screen.

Candidates may apply online at https://www.careers-page.com/lyon-county. Please contact Lyon County Human Resources at (620) 341-3252 with any questions.

E.O.E. LYON COUNTY strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to our job openings. Veterans Preference applies to all Lyon County positions. Please contact the Human Resources for a Veterans Preference Request Form if applicable.

Disclaimer: The above information on this announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employee assigned to this job.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a full-time non-exempt position. Performs assigned duties to assure efficient and lawful operation of the Detention Center.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

1. The officers will process incoming and outgoing prisoners.

1. The officers will transport inmates to court, medical appointments, and other law enforcement facilities. Transport will be on foot, by auto or if necessary, by ambulance. The officers are also responsible for moving inmates to other assigned areas to meet with attorneys, law enforcement officers, and for religious services or Alcoholics Anonymous groups. Officers are responsible for applying appropriate restraints during transport and for maintaining proper supervision.

1. The officers will allow prisoners access to the telephone at specified times to make out-going calls. Prisoners will be allowed access to the Centers library including requested legal materials. This includes accepting written requests for legal assistance and delivering to the Clerk for distribution to attorneys.

1. Maintain a daily log of all activities within the Center including visits by the public, relatives of inmates, attorneys and Court Services personnel.

1. Maintain the safety of the staff and the residents of the facility. All incoming property will be searched for the presence of weapons and contraband. Inspect cells as necessary to search for weapons and contraband.

1. Supervise all inmate visitations from professionals or authorized visitors and conduct searches and log all incoming property intended for prisoners.

1. Contact medical personnel as needed following observation of prisoner health complaints. EMTs or an ambulance may be summoned for emergency situations. Appointments will be made for non-emergency situations. Assure proper medication for prisoner prescribed medications, disperse as directed and keep a log.

1. Distribute prisoner requested writing material and stamp according to policy. Pick up outgoing mail and deliver to the Clerk for mailing or pickup.

1. Maintain cleanliness and order in the facility. Collect trash following meals. Wash laundry from the facility and inmates personal laundry. Disperse personal hygiene items to the prisoners.

1. Maintain personal knowledge of all inmates and assure that they are accounted for and in their proper location.

1. Advise the Food Supervisor of the prisoner count and serve three meals each day. Note any special dietary needs of any prisoner.

1. Act as Deputy Clerk for the District Court by completing bond forms. Serve warrants as needed on prisoners in court or at the Center. Assist Deputies, Dispatchers and Juvenile Attenders with the fulfillment of their duties.

1. All other duties as assigned by the Sheriff.

INTERMITTENT DUTIES:

1. May be required to attend training sessions or seminars. Will be required to be attend Defensive tactics training and certifications in a minimum of two less lethal uses of force.

1. May be assigned additional duties on a temporary or emergency basis.

1. May be assigned as a shift leader.

1. May be required to participate for 2-3 years in the WorkWellKS training seminars and the Lyon County, Kansas Wellness Team roles as: Convener, Facilitator, Secretary, Communications/Promotion, Liaison to the Executive, Meaningful Employee Engager, Event Planner, Benefits Liaison, Data Liaison, and/or Facilities.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Applicant must be 18 years of age.

1. Applicant must not have been convicted of a crime that would constitute a felony under the laws of this state, a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or a misdemeanor offense that the commission determines reflects on the honesty, trustworthiness, integrity or competence of the applicant as defined by rules and regulations of the commission;

1. Applicant must be of good moral character sufficient to warrant the public trust in the applicant as a detention officer or law enforcement officer;

1. The applicant must have a high school diploma, GED, or obtained the equivalent of a high school education.

1. The applicant must be able to read, write and speak English fluently; the ability to speak a second language is desirable.

1. The applicant must be able to successfully complete the County employment application and pass the County Physical examination including a drug screen.

1. The applicant must be able to pass a background investigation and polygraph examination.

1. Experience: None

1. Knowledge: Acquire knowledge of statutory requirements pertaining to this job. Must have ability to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.

1. Skills: Operate motor vehicle (requires valid class C drivers license), two-way radio, calculator, and other law enforcement equipment.

1. Problem Solving: Frequent situations arise in this job.

1. Decision Making: Frequent situations arise ranging from following established policies and procedures to life threatening.

1. Supervisory: Moderate when assigned to back up Supervisor or perform as a shift leader.

1. Financial/Budgetary Accountability: Moderate. Handles inmate funds and property. Budgetary None.

1. Interpersonal: Intense level of contact with inmates, moderate contact with department personnel and other County offices. Frequent public and professional contacts.

1. Language Skills: Must be able to read write and speak English fluently, ability to speak second language helpful.

1. Working Conditions: Facilities are current State of the Art. May be exposed to some weather elements and life-threatening situations. Will involve physical control of inmates at times and some encounters of resistance by inmates is possible. Inmates may physically engage without provocation with Detention Staff.

1. Physical Requirements: Must be able to experience short periods of very high intensity of physical exertion. Must be able to pass physical examination and drug test. Requires sufficient visual acuity to read and write and operate office equipment. Requires sufficient hearing level to be able to deal with the public and communicate with others directly or by telephone.

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

DISCLAIMER:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Detention Center Employees hired after September 1, 2018:

Lyon County (Company) understands that a job analysis is being completed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One of the outcomes of the job analysis is the determination of one or more job specific tests that will either qualify or disqualify the post-offer or post-employment (fit for duty) candidate for the position.

For the Classification Series of LYON COUNTY: LAW ENFORCEMENT and DETENTION OFFICERS:

The Company representative hereby acknowledges the following as valid physical requirements:

1. Employee lifts/carries 130 maximum pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day).

1. Employee lifts/carries 86 maximum pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day).

1. Employee lifts/carries 43 maximum pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time or over 500 times per day).

1. Employees position requires pushing a maximum force of 107.

1. Employees position requires pulling a maximum force of 107.

SAFE LIFTING CRITERIA: Floor to knuckle: 100 lbs

12 to knuckle: 117.5 lbs

Knuckle to shoulder: N/A

Shoulder to overhead: N/A

Carry: 100

Push: 100 lbs force (sled + 235 lbs)

Pull: 100 lbs force (sled + 235 lbs)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS; LIFT/CARRY;

Stand: O 10 lbs. or less: C

Walk: O 11-20 lbs.: F

Sit: N 21-50 lbs.: F

Handling: N 51-100: O

Reach Outward: O Over 100 lbs.: O

Reach above shoulder: O Push/Pull;

Climb: O 12 lbs. or less: C

Crawl: O 13-25 lbs.: F

Squat or kneel: O 26-40 lbs.: O

Bend: O 41-100 lbs.: N

N (not applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+hrs/day

F (frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5+hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs. per day)

By signing below, I am certifying that I have read and understand the job description. I also attest that there is nothing in this Job Description that precludes me from performing any of the aforementioned duties with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand that being dishonest about the abovementioned can lead to disciplinary procedures up to and including termination.