Cell Attendant - Per Diem

$43,680 - $43,680/Yr

City Of Attleboro - Attleboro, MA

Part-time - Entry Level

Attleboro, MA

About the position

The City of Attleboro Police Department is seeking a per diem Cell Attendant to assist with the care and custody of individuals arrested or detained in police custody. This role involves monitoring detainees, ensuring their well-being, and maintaining the security of the cell facility under the supervision of the on-duty shift commander.

Responsibilities

• Assist police officers with booking and searching detainees.
• Make rounds every 15 minutes for visual checks and monitor the well-being of persons held in the cell facility.
• Check the cell facility, cells, and areas of detention for unauthorized items, contraband, and damage.
• Conduct searches of prisoners as directed.
• Utilize electronic equipment to record visual well-being checks.
• Provide food and other necessities to detainees.
• Report unruly or hostile behavior by a prisoner to the shift commander.
• Report any suicide attempts or ideation to the shift commander.
• Prepare reports as assigned.
• Appear in court as a witness when required.
• Be responsible for the well-being of lost or abused children brought into the station.
• Comply with Department directives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
• Required to maintain high confidentiality.
• Understanding of State and local laws and regulations, department policies and procedures.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to observe and remember facts and details of incidents.
• Ability to write clear, accurate, and grammatically correct reports.

Benefits

• Employee assistance program