Detention Aide

• Assumes the responsibility for custody, care, and processing of prisoners
• Ensures the legal rights of all people in custody are preserved
• Obtain central booking numbers and checks for previous arrest records and outstanding warrants
• Photographs prisoners detained at Police facilities using an electronic photograph system
• Fingerprints prisoners by making impressions using the manual ink method and/or the electronic live scan/biometric fingerprint scanners
• Searches prisoners using proper pat-down procedures and operate a handheld scanner during searches to ensure only permitted items are brought into the detention facility
• Asks screening questions and observes prisoners to ensure they are physically fit before admission to the detention facility
• Escorts prisoners to detainment cells and locks and unlocks cells
• Performs security checks by inspecting detention cells at frequent intervals to ensure order, discipline and the safety of prisoners
• Maintains control of uncooperative and unruly detainees
• Makes appropriate notifications when prisoners are injured or need medical attention
• Makes immediate notification to supervisory personnel any matter which may require investigation or action, or are inconsistent with Department goals as they relate to processing of persons in custody
• Use department computer to update and maintain prisoner information in the Citizen Law Enforcement Analysis and Reporting (CLEAR) system
• Inventories personal property of prisoners and prepares receipts for items inventoried
• Updates and maintains records to document distribution of meals, visitations, and other activities in detention facilities
• Prepares prisoners for transportation to other detention areas or courts by compiling a file of all relevant prisoner information
• Operates a meat slicing machine and follows standard food sanitary procedures in preparing and dispensing sandwiches to prisoners at designated mealtimes
• Ensures the detention facility is kept clean and orderly and equipment is properly maintained
• Maintains control logs and prepares statistical reports documenting operational activities within the detention
• Becomes familiar with an adherence to all department rules, regulations, directives, and established procedures
• Complete any required additional training to maintain standards and skills as directed
• Performs additional duties as deemed necessary for the proper operation of the lock-up 

Additional duties may be required for this position

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