RESPONSIBLE TO: Watch Sergeant, Field Sergeant, and Supervising Line Deputy
WORK SCHEDULE: Variable Schedule, Monday through Friday (0700-1500)
GENERAL DUTIES:
The Dental Officer is assigned to the module three dental office to provide security and supervise inmates for the dental staff during all dental procedures and treatments.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
- Obtain a list of all inmates that require treatment by dental staff in the module three dental office. The Dental Officer will go to the respective modules and escort those inmates from their modules to the module three dental office. Once they are finished, the Dental Officer will escort them back to their housing assignments.
- Provide the proper dental forms to the inmates and ensure they are completed correctly.
- Upon completion of all dental procedures and treatments, notify a supervisor.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF EVERY DEPARTMENT MEMBER:
All personnel are expected to assist inmates seeking available programs offered throughout the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (LASD) jail system, including Education Based Incarceration (EBI). All inmates are issued a copy of jail rules and regulations and subject to discipline for violating those rules. It is extremely important the actions of all Department members are predicated on upholding respect and professionalism, even in situations where authoritative action or force is required.