Position Overview
The Detention Officer position is a great place to start a career in law enforcement. It is an impressive employment option if you want to gain training while you work. You can expect on-the-job training, defensive tactics training, and may receive firearms training as well. You can gain valuable experience and knowledge which may assist you in testing for other positions within our department, if you so desire.
Although a career as a Detention Officer can be both personally fulfilling and rewarding, many people are not suited for this type of work. There are aspects of this position which applicants may not have considered prior to submitting an application. The position of Detention Officer often requires that the employee engage in activities and be placed in situations which many individuals find both physically undesirable and emotionally challenging.
It is important to evaluate the pros and cons of this type of work environment. It is essential for all applicants to carefully consider both the positive aspects and benefits of the position as well as some of its less attractive features before deciding to test for the position.