Santa Fe County Detention Officer
Santa Fe County
Essential Job Functions:
Receives, searches, fingerprints, issues facility uniforms; classifies housing of
arriving inmates. According to policy, confirms, clears and sends locates on
warrants. Prepares and escorts inmates for transport to various locations
including medical appointments and court, monitors inmate in court and may take
into custody court committed defendants.
Prepares food trays for service and feeds inmates. Ensures sanitary standards
are maintained and ensures janitorial related functions are performed throughout
the facility.
Monitors inmates’ well-being; summons medical aid; and communicates with
medical staff. Assists the medical staff with dispensing of medication according
to the medical instructions.
Patrols and maintains security of designated areas of the facility and controls
traffic to and from specific areas. Responsible for incidents reports; conducts
periodic cell searches to ensure adherence to jail rules and regulations and
confiscates contraband; picks up mail and inspects prior to distributing to
inmates; Writes reports documenting incidents and places items into evidence.
Monitors inmates both directly in person and by use of an indirect video
monitoring system.
Accesses information from a computer system and pulls records for court and
assesses records. Maintains and updates jail counter, answers questions both in
person and over the phone. Documents citizen complaints using applicable
departmental procedures. Performs specific duties if assigned to the following
areas: property, transportation, recreation, escort, roving, visiting room, booking,
main control, housing, segregation and intake.