One year of experience as a detention officer or equivalent combination of training and experience preferably in a public safety environment. Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Knowledge of:
Federal, state and city laws, regulations, and ordinances relating to the custody of prisoners
Criminal justice information systems
Department policies and procedures relating to prisoner/jail safety

Skill in:
The use of computerized information systems

Ability to:
Safely transport prisoners from one location to another; maintain jail safety practices.
Accurately process prisoners into and out of custody
Perform all booking procedures and tests
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, city officials, other agencies and the general public

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