Detention Officer - Sheriff's Office - Page (0726)

Summary

Under limited supervision performs security work of routine difficulty in the supervision, care and welfare of inmates detained in the Jail facility; performs related work as assigned.This position is located in Page.Why Should You Join Our Detention Team?On-the-job training (OJT) prior to attending a 320‑hour in‑house Detention Academy. After successful completion, they receive 13 hours of college creditStarting pay is $24.00 per hourUp to $2000 signing bonus.Promotional opportunity after 6 months of employmentAdditional training opportunitiesTuition reimbursementCorrectional Officer Retirement PlanThe position requires you to work 12‑hour shifts. This position may require on call. For questions regarding this posting please contact the Sheriff's Office at 928-226-5069. (Illustrative Only)ResponsibilitiesMaintain the safety and physical security of the Jail facilityRespond to and manage emergency or crisis situations, using communication skills to resolve volatile situationsRespond to and manage life‑threatening, potential life‑threatening and hazardous situationsManage housing units of up to 144 occupantsControl, supervise and document the movement and activities of inmatesConduct inspections, searches (including pat‑downs and strip searches) and security checks of inmate housing areasAdminister first aid including exposure to blood and bio‑hazardous materialsMaintain detention recordsPerform routine receptionist and clerical dutiesWork with detention statistics and computer dataSupervise the activities of visitors, support personnel and program volunteersConduct inventories of detention supplies and commoditiesDistribute and collect all incoming and outgoing mailAssist in securing firearms and ammunition in the gun lockerConduct manual and automated criminal history checksExamine and interpret court orders and release documents to determine correct court, housing needs and releasesAppear in court and/or hearings as a witnessAssist with the jail facility's level of cleanliness per standardsEssential FunctionsEssential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving; standing and walking to work within jail population on different levels; climbing stairs; working with and around other detention staff, administrative staff, inmates and the public; dealing with interruptions; vision acuity near, needed for facility safety, computers, equipment, etc.; hearing ordinary conversation, speech ordinary conversation, loud talking, and touch‑finger dexterity needed for facility safety, computers, live scan, equipment, inmates, citizens, alarms, radio equipment and overhead paging, etc.; exposure to noise from inmates, citizens, other employees, alarms, paging system, etc., and exposure to odors such as pest control, kitchen, cleaning supplies, etc.RequirementsMust be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.Must be 18 years of age at time of appointment to the position.Must reside within Coconino County upon appointment to the position.Must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D.Additional RequirementsMust obtain an Arizona driver's license upon appointment to the position and maintain it throughout employment.Must successfully pass a written examination, interview board and physical agility test.Must successfully complete background check, polygraph examination, medical examination and drug test prior to employment.Must not have a felony conviction within the last ten years or dishonorable discharge from the military.Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within the previous five years.Must not have used marijuana within twelve months of hire or dangerous/narcotic drugs in the past five years for more than experimentation.Must successfully complete a minimum of 240 hours of correctional training within twelve months of employment.Additional InformationThis position is non‑exempt from overtime. This position is safety sensitive.Working Knowledge ofReport preparation and record keepingStandard housekeeping practicesHuman behavior and various social, economic and cultural backgroundsSearch and restraint proceduresCash handling proceduresSecurity systems and proceduresDetention facility operational policies and proceduresJudicial systemEscalation and de‑escalation of forceSome Knowledge ofPractices and procedures as applied to a detention facilityBasic bookkeepingMaintaining records and reportsSupervising the activities of othersUse of computers and word processing softwareEnglish grammar, spelling and arithmeticDefensive tactics, self‑defenseAbility toAnalyze situations, detect problems and factsMaintain the safety and security of assigned housing units and 144 occupantsDeal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgroundsMaintain a neutral attitude toward all inmates regardless of the reason for their detentionRespond to emergencies or stressful situations calmly, quickly and decisivelyWork rotating shiftsWork safely and support the culture of workplace safetyEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the publicFollow written and verbal instructionsCommunicate effectively verbally and in writingEqual Opportunity StatementCoconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Under limited supervision performs security work of routine difficulty in the supervision, care and welfare of inmates detained in the Jail facility; performs related work as assigned.This position is located in Page.Why Should You Join Our Detention Team?On-the-job training (OJT) prior to attending a 320‑hour in‑house Detention Academy. After successful completion, they receive 13 hours of college creditStarting pay is $24.00 per hourUp to $2000 signing bonus.Promotional opportunity after 6 months of employmentAdditional training opportunitiesTuition reimbursementCorrectional Officer Retirement PlanThe position requires you to work 12‑hour shifts. This position may require on call. For questions regarding this posting please contact the Sheriff's Office at 928-226-5069. (Illustrative Only)ResponsibilitiesMaintain the safety and physical security of the Jail facilityRespond to and manage emergency or crisis situations, using communication skills to resolve volatile situationsRespond to and manage life‑threatening, potential life‑threatening and hazardous situationsManage housing units of up to 144 occupantsControl, supervise and document the movement and activities of inmatesConduct inspections, searches (including pat‑downs and strip searches) and security checks of inmate housing areasAdminister first aid including exposure to blood and bio‑hazardous materialsMaintain detention recordsPerform routine receptionist and clerical dutiesWork with detention statistics and computer dataSupervise the activities of visitors, support personnel and program volunteersConduct inventories of detention supplies and commoditiesDistribute and collect all incoming and outgoing mailAssist in securing firearms and ammunition in the gun lockerConduct manual and automated criminal history checksExamine and interpret court orders and release documents to determine correct court, housing needs and releasesAppear in court and/or hearings as a witnessAssist with the jail facility's level of cleanliness per standardsEssential FunctionsEssential functions of this position include but are not limited to: driving; standing and walking to work within jail population on different levels; climbing stairs; working with and around other detention staff, administrative staff, inmates and the public; dealing with interruptions; vision acuity near, needed for facility safety, computers, equipment, etc.; hearing ordinary conversation, speech ordinary conversation, loud talking, and touch‑finger dexterity needed for facility safety, computers, live scan, equipment, inmates, citizens, alarms, radio equipment and overhead paging, etc.; exposure to noise from inmates, citizens, other employees, alarms, paging system, etc., and exposure to odors such as pest control, kitchen, cleaning supplies, etc.RequirementsMust be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.Must be 18 years of age at time of appointment to the position.Must reside within Coconino County upon appointment to the position.Must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D.Additional RequirementsMust obtain an Arizona driver's license upon appointment to the position and maintain it throughout employment.Must successfully pass a written examination, interview board and physical agility test.Must successfully complete background check, polygraph examination, medical examination and drug test prior to employment.Must not have a felony conviction within the last ten years or dishonorable discharge from the military.Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within the previous five years.Must not have used marijuana within twelve months of hire or dangerous/narcotic drugs in the past five years for more than experimentation.Must successfully complete a minimum of 240 hours of correctional training within twelve months of employment.Additional InformationThis position is non‑exempt from overtime. This position is safety sensitive.Working Knowledge ofReport preparation and record keepingStandard housekeeping practicesHuman behavior and various social, economic and cultural backgroundsSearch and restraint proceduresCash handling proceduresSecurity systems and proceduresDetention facility operational policies and proceduresJudicial systemEscalation and de‑escalation of forceSome Knowledge ofPractices and procedures as applied to a detention facilityBasic bookkeepingMaintaining records and reportsSupervising the activities of othersUse of computers and word processing softwareEnglish grammar, spelling and arithmeticDefensive tactics, self‑defenseAbility toAnalyze situations, detect problems and factsMaintain the safety and security of assigned housing units and 144 occupantsDeal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgroundsMaintain a neutral attitude toward all inmates regardless of the reason for their detentionRespond to emergencies or stressful situations calmly, quickly and decisivelyWork rotating shiftsWork safely and support the culture of workplace safetyEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the publicFollow written and verbal instructionsCommunicate effectively verbally and in writingEqual Opportunity StatementCoconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.#J-18808-Ljbffr