Detention Officer

About this role

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Requirements

<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody><tr><td valign="top"><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.</strong><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>WHEN ASSIGNED TO THE JAIL SECTION:</strong><br><strong>Admission:</strong><br>Completes the admission forms of inmates being booked into the Athens-Clarke County Jail.<br><br>Searches incoming inmates to detect concealed weapons and contraband; and records personal property taken from the inmate.<br><br>Fingerprints and photographs the inmates to establish identification.<br><br>Determines if medical care of the inmate is necessary.<br><br>Explain