Detention Officer
$22.82 - $35.38/hr
Prepares felon inmates for release to other agencies; Prepares all release papers and computer information upon release of prisoners; Provides direct supervision of prisoners in the City jail ...
$22.82 - $35.38/hr
Prepares felon inmates for release to other agencies; Prepares all release papers and computer information upon release of prisoners; Provides direct supervision of prisoners in the City jail ...
$22.82 - $35.38/hr
Prepares felon inmates for release to other agencies; Prepares all release papers and computer information upon release of prisoners; Provides direct supervision of prisoners in the City jail ...
$37K - $51K/yr
Prepares felon inmates for release to other agencies; Prepares all release papers and computer information upon release of prisoners; Provides direct supervision of prisoners in the City jail ...
$37K - $51K/yr
Prepares felon inmates for release to other agencies; Prepares all release papers and computer information upon release of prisoners; Provides direct supervision of prisoners in the City jail ...
Hoover, AL · On-site
$22.82 - $35.38/hr
Prepares felon inmates for release to other agencies; Prepares all release papers and computer information upon release of prisoners; Provides direct supervision of prisoners in the City jail ...
Hoover, AL · On-site
$22.82 - $35.38/hr
Prepares felon inmates for release to other agencies; Prepares all release papers and computer information upon release of prisoners; Provides direct supervision of prisoners in the City jail ...
Dothan, AL · On-site
$21.73 - $34.75/hr
... felon registration, sex offender registration, lost or stolen items, missing persons, etc Maintains contact with emergency personnel in the field; provides information to responding units regarding ...
Dothan, AL · On-site
$21.73 - $34.75/hr
... felon registration, sex offender registration, lost or stolen items, missing persons, etc Maintains contact with emergency personnel in the field; provides information to responding units regarding ...
$10K - $17K
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$48.2K is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$45K - $52K
55% of jobs
$52K - $59K
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$59K - $66K
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$73K is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$66K - $73K
13% of jobs
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20% of jobs
$80K - $87K
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$60.3K
$87K
| Aspect | Felon | Security Guard |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | None or criminal record | License, training, background check |
| Work Environment | Varies, often informal or illegal activities | Commercial, residential, or event security |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Illegal activities, sometimes used as a term for convicted individuals | Legal profession, security companies, private clients |
| Common Search & Comparison Intent | Understanding criminal background implications | Job requirements, licensing, career options |
While a felon refers to an individual with a criminal record, a security guard is a licensed professional responsible for protecting property and people. The two terms are often compared to understand employment restrictions or legal considerations for individuals with criminal backgrounds seeking security roles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Processes prisoners in and out of the city jail in accordance to prescribed procedures and laws, including booking prisoners, fingerprinting, photographing, and searching inmates, and assigning cells and property drawers; Conducts medical screening for diseases, infections, and other potential medical problems; Prepares felon inmates for release to other agencies; Prepares all release papers and computer information upon release of prisoners; Provides direct supervision of prisoners in the City jail, including overseeing inmates' daily activities and ensuring the security of inmates, trustees, and all other jail personnel; Provides for the daily needs of the prisoners, including administering medication prescribed by a doctor, supervising the preparation of meals, showers, and changing of linens, and ensures clean living conditions for all prisoners; Oversees inmate phone use, day room use, visitation, and other activities that occur outside cells; Supervises the work of inmates, including assigning work details to inmates as necessary; Monitors the behavior and activities of inmates to ensure that all rules and regulations are being followed and takes appropriate disciplinary actions upon the infraction of any rule, including complete documentation of any infraction; Performs thorough cell inspections to search for contraband items such as narcotics, cigarettes, alcohol, weapons, or other materials determined to be of detriment to the authority structure within the jail facility; Ensures that detention facilities are kept in a clean, orderly fashion, including monitoring inmates' activities in cleaning their area of responsibility; Monitors the condition of mentally or emotionally disturbed or intoxicated inmates to ensure their safety and welfare; Conducts periodic checks of inmates during all shifts; Escorts inmates to and from visiting areas and to courtrooms as necessary; Completes daily jail activity reports and arrest reports; Provides assistance to the warrants division as requested, including accurately checking and confirming warrants for dispatch, outside agencies, bonding companies, and private persons; Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
Detention Officer candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be further screened through our evaluation process, which considers related work experience, education, certifications and special training. Detention Officer candidate finalists will then be evaluated based on personal interviews. Due to the high volume of applications received, not all applicants will be selected for interviews.
Eligible Detention Officer candidates may be hired as part-time employees and will be considered for full-time Detention Officer positions as such openings occur.Sourced by ZipRecruiter
501 - 1,000 Employees
Birmingham, AL, US
1967