Detention Services Officer - Blue Springs Police Department
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.
3. 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:
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.