Detention Officer

Job overview

The Detention Officer role is onsite in Ponca City, OK, at Kay County Detention Center. Compensation is not specified. The posting lists eight-hour shifts across day, evening, and night schedules, as well as holidays and overtime. The officer is responsible for inmate custody and control, jail security, inmate movement, and addressing inmate needs. The role supports safe detention operations through supervision, security practices, basic data entry, and adherence to jail policies and procedures.

What you'll do

• Maintain custody and control of inmates and jail security
• manage physical movement of inmates and inmate needs
• perform basic data entry
• apply jail techniques and supervision principles
• use radio systems and 10-codes
• follow jail policies, rules, and regulations
• exercise initiative and sound judgment and communicate tactfully.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

detention officer

kay county detention center

ponca city ok

onsite

eight-hour shifts

day shift

evening shift

night shift

holiday shifts

overtime

inmate supervision

jail security

conflict management

high school diploma

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Applicants must be at least 18 and have a high school diploma or equivalent. Security and conflict-management skills are identified as core skills; CCTV monitoring, first aid/CPR, law enforcement or military background, and report writing are listed as relevant or premium skills. Supervisory experience is preferred.

About the employer

Ponca City Development Authority is hiring for this role. Industry: Correctional Institutions. Sector: 92.