Detention Technician

Job overview

The Detention Technician role is onsite at the Duffield Jail Facility in Duffield, VA. The posting lists a salary of $36,817 per year. The position supports jail facility operations and reports to facility leadership, including the Shift Commander and Jail Administrator. The technician manages communications, access control, internal movement, alarms, records, and visitor support. The role helps maintain secure facility operations while serving as a contact point for callers and visitors and assisting with visitation, mail, and other assigned facility functions.

What you'll do

• Communicate through telephone, intercom, and radio systems
• verify identification and authorization for entry to or exit from the secure perimeter
• operate gates and doors to control internal movement
• monitor emergency alarm panels
• maintain records and logs
• issue and receive equipment and keys
• screen calls and direct them appropriately
• greet visitors and respond to inquiries
• assist with visitation and mail duties
• support special projects as assigned.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

detention technician

jail operations

access control

master control center

receptionist post

visitor support

duffield va

southwest virginia regional jail authority

$36,817/year

facility communications

records and logs

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

This is a non-certified position. Duties may be assigned in the Master Control Center and Receptionist Post, including public support.

About the employer

Southwest Virginia Regional jail Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Correctional Institutions. Sector: 92.