JOB SUMMARY STATEMENT: Processes and cares for all prisoner needs. May take walk-in reports at headquarters. Assists the Records and Communications units as needed.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Books, photographs, fingerprints, houses and releases prisoners; and performs other holding facility-related activities. Checks prisoners on a periodic basis.
2. Inventories, stores, and releases prisoner property and personal belongings.
- Conducts and documents holding area inspections for safety, maintenance, and policy compliance.
4. Stocks, orders, and dispenses holding area supplies and police report forms.
5. Conducts safety and educational activities as needed.
6. Conducts relays of mail, equipment, deposits or other items to other city departments.
7. Transports items to and from vendors who supply equipment to the department.
8. Receives information for and prepares defined police reports at the police building.
9. Assists uniform patrol with relays of property, vehicles for repair, and personnel.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- EDUCATION AND SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS - High school diploma or equivalent required. Must have a valid US driver's license.
- EXPERIENCE - No prior experience required.
- SKILLS – Skill in effective verbal and written communication; skill in the proper and safe use of required offensive and defensive weapons, tools, and equipment; skill in the use of common office machines and personal computers.
- MENTAL REQUIREMENTS – Ability to communicate effectively with the general public; assisting citizens with various service requests; knowledge of department goals; knowledge of local, state, and federal charter, ordinances, laws, regulations, and court cases pertaining to public safety and police patrol.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – The Detention Service Officer's physical job demands require occasional maximum lift of 130 lbs. knuckle to knuckle ht.; occasional maximum lift of 100 lbs. floor to waist; occasional maximum unilateral lift 22 lbs. floor to shoulder, usually sustained hold of at least 15 seconds; occasional maximum carry of 124 lbs. tactical gear; occasional maximum carry of 100 lbs. 10 ft; occasional maximum carry of 75 lbs. 50ft; occasional maximum horizontal push/pull force of 125 lbs.; frequent maximum horizontal push/pull force of 50 lbs.; occasional grip force of 60 lbs.; frequent maximum grip force of 25 lbs.; occasional maximum pinch force of 6 lbs.; frequent climb; frequent bend/crouch; occasional kneel/crouch; frequent trunk rotation; frequent forward reach; frequent hand coordination; frequent foot coordination; frequent sit; occasional running may be required, frequent stand and frequent walk. See Job Analysis. PDC Level: Very Heavy based on push/pull force.
- ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: - Adverse working conditions exist within this position. Exposure to human blood, body fluids, heavy machinery, excessive noise, hazardous chemicals, explosives, and all types of weather conditions is expected. This position contains an element of risk to personal safety.
The preceding job description 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 employees assigned to this job. These conditions are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
The City of Blue Springs is an organization that strives to embrace the spirit of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment in which all individuals have access to the City's facilities. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation.