Jail officer vs detention officer

Differences between jail officer and detention officer duties and responsibilities

Jail officer example responsibilities.

• Job description includes booking in and managing inmates in correctional facility.
• Administer first aid and CPR whenever necessary.
• Experience and certification in VCIN, and CPR.
• Run and enter information into NCIC computer network as needed.
• Patrol assign areas for evidence of unauthorize activities, infractions of rules, unsatisfactory attitudes or unsatisfactory adjustment of inmates.
• Operate and monitor CCTV, fire suppression and intrusion alarms and systems.
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Detention officer example responsibilities.

• Train and manage officers of booking, procedures and computer knowledge skills and achieve significant improvements in their productivity.
• Manage booking area and process all non-English speaking detainees; streamline process and reduce confrontational situations through effective communication and leadership.
• Maintain certification in CPR, gun qualification, and any specialize training offer.
• Ensure that all require KYC documentation is on file before accounts are open.
• Review and analyze KYC information on potential clients, brokerage counterparties, etc.
• Perform CPR when necessary, and provide the transportation of inmates to the medical facility.
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