Detention Specialist

**Job Overview**:
**Department**
Nashua Police Department

**Type**
Civilian

**Job Title**
Detention Specialist

**Salary**
$52,948 to $54,000 based on experience

**Deadline**
Jun 30, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern

**Contact**

**Location**
Nashua, NH

**Job Announcement**:
**POSITION**:Detention Specialist

**DEPARTMENT**:Nashua Police Department

**HOURS WORKED**:10:00 pm to 6:00 am (5 days on, 2 days off, days off TBD)

**AFFILIATION**:Teamsters

**SALARY**: $52,948-$54,000/annually, $25.45-$25.96/hourly

Wage based upon experience

**PRIMARY DUTIES**

Maintains accurate data in the processing and release of prisoners, including photographs and fingerprints in compliance with Local, State and Federal regulations; types complaints and court orders; maintains detailed knowledge of elements of criminal offenses, motor vehicle and criminal laws and explains the nature of complaint or arrest to offenders; maintains custody, control, and security of prisoners and their personal effects; ensures that regular checks of prisoners are accomplished; evaluates the nature of common medical emergencies, administering basic first aid and CPR when necessary; other related duties.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

Must have a minimum of 1 year relevant work experience; police officer or correctional experience preferred; proficiency in use of computers; high school diploma and 1 year of schooling in related field; Associates Degree in Criminal Justice preferred; CPR/First aid certification, recommended, however can obtain certification upon being hired; combination of equivalent education and experience will be considered.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - Recruiting practices shall be consistent with State and Federal Law
- Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency._