Appointments are generally made at the beginning salary level shown. Performs general duty jail work in the caring for and maintaining of custody of inmates and in the providing of security for the Ada County Jail. Performs related work as required. Position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Security Services Division. Detention Officers perform their duties at the journeyman level and require relatively little supervision.
Incumbent is under the general supervision of the sergeant in charge of the shift.
Instructions received are somewhat general. Some aspects of the work requiring special attention are covered specifically. Employee must use own judgment, referring unusual, unique or complex issues to the supervisor for advice and guidance. Completed work is subject to daily oversight by the sergeant in charge. The work requires sufficient physical strength to subdue an inmate in time of confrontation or break up a fight between inmates.