Adult Detention Officer

Washington County • Fayetteville, AR • 4h ago

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WASHINGTON COUNTY

Job Description Adult Detention Officer

Washington County Courthouse, 280 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 ? phone: (479) 444 1700 ? fax: (479) 444 1731

?Website: https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/

ADULT DETENTION OFFICER

Job Code: Grade 10

Exempt: No

Department: Sheriff\'s Office

Reports To: Sergeant

Classification Type: Safety Sensitive

Primary Worksite Location: Sheriffs Office

This position is safety sensitive and subject to pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, and

random drug and alcohol testing.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the

essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job. The incumbent(s) may be required to

perform job related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign job-related

responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time. Certain functions are understood to be

essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a

full shift, and dealing with and working under stress. Any essential function of this class will be

evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or

requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant

only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

Regular and Reliable attendance required

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the direct supervision of a Sergeant, the Adult Detention Officer is responsible for

ensuring the safety and security of detainees housed within the detention facility. These detainees

may include individuals charged with both felony and misdemeanor offenses. The duties of the

Adult Detention Officer are carried out in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. The role

requires collaboration across different divisions and departments within the Sheriff\'s Office and

frequent interaction with external partners such as Circuit and District Courts, Public Defenders,

Prosecuting Attorneys, and the public. In performing these duties, the Adult Detention Officer

must demonstrate a strong sense of initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to complete tasks

independently with minimal supervision.

To qualify for the position, candidates must meet specific certification requirements. Within a

reasonable period after employment, the Adult Detention Officer must successfully complete the

WASHINGTON COUNTY

Job Description Adult Detention Officer

Washington County Courthouse, 280 North College Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701 ? phone: (479) 444 1700 ? fax: (479) 444 1731

?Website: https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/

state-certified 80-hour Jail Standards course and the 172-hour state-certified Detention Training

Program. These programs are essential to ensure compliance with state regulations and to equip

employees with the necessary skills to handle detainee management, maintain facility security,

and uphold safety standards. If an employee is unable to meet these certification requirements

within the specified timeframe, it may result in disqualification from the role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

One of the key responsibilities of the Adult Detention Officer is to process detainees as

they enter the facility. This includes verifying arrest documentation, overseeing booking

procedures, and ensuring all necessary stepssuch as taking photographs, fingerprints,

and obtaining DNA swabsare completed. The Adult Detention Officer is also

responsible for managing detainees\' personal property, including securing any cash or

valuable items they possess.

Maintaining facility security is another primary duty. The Adult Detention Officer

conducts regular inspections, se

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