The Detention Center staff consists of a Captain, 2 Lieutenants, Transportation Officer, and 48 Detention Officers who work twelve-hour shifts (two permanent day shifts and two permanent night shifts). There is a Sergeant and Corporal on each shift who provide supervision. The Detention Center is also staffed with 3 Inmate Services Officers, who handle inmate funds accounts, mail, visitation, canteen and etc., one Officer assigned to the AFFIS Live Scan unit, and one Officer who maintains a computerized record of all Inmate court appearances, court dispositions and etc.

Food services for the Detention Center is provided through contract with ABL Management Inc., Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This company provides three meals each day to all Inmates at a cost based on the daily inmate population, this cost ranges from approximately $0.98 to $1.65 per meal. ABL has been contracted to provide food service for the Detention Center since April 1994. In addition to the ABL Food Service Staff, 5 Inmate Trustees are provided by the Detention Center to assist the food service staff with cleaning and serving the meals.

If you have a friend or family member in the Wayne County Detention Center, and have general questions about visitation or the well being of an inmate, please check our Frequently Asked Questions Page.

Live Scan Digital Finger Print and Imaging System

Wayne County Sheriff's Office and Detention Center - Completed in 1994 Click Here to see a full size picture