Detention Officer II

DETENTION OFFICER II CLASSIFIED:
Position is subject to the provisions of the Merit System Rules pursuant to Arizona Law CLOSES:
Position is open until filled and may close anytime without notice RATE OF PAY: $22.88 hourly plus a comprehensive benefits package to include membership in the Correctional Officer Retirement Plan.

PLEASE NOTE:

Detention Officer is a safety sensitive position that requires a comprehensive background check, pre-employment drug screening, and post employment random drug screening.

Under close supervision, performs certified law enforcement correctional work of moderate difficulty in the security, supervision, care and welfare of inmates; performs related duties as required or assigned.

• Controls and supervises the movement and activities of inmates; maintains detention facility security; patrols assigned area for evidence of forbidden activities, infractions of rules and unsatisfactory attitude or adjustment of inmates; assists in processing inmate booking and releases; transports inmates to and from the detention facility, utilizing firearms, vehicles, and proper security measures; supervises visitation; maintains records and produces reports; performs routine clerical functions and data entry;
  
  guards and directs inmates during work assignments; in conducting inventories.

• Principles, practices, policies and procedures as they apply to a detention facility
• Principles, practices and procedures of physical security
• Human behavior and various social, economic and cultural backgrounds
• Principles, practices and procedures of law enforcement search, transporting and physical restraint
• Court procedures and documentation
• Inmate classification system
• Legal terminology and legal procedures as they apply to a detention facility
• Report preparation and records maintenance
• Care and use of firearms, motor vehicles and other equipment utilized at a detention facility
• Supervising the activities of inmates
• Physically restrain inmates
• Deal impartially with inmates of various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Respond to emergencies or stressful situations calmly, quickly, and decisively
• Work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public
• Follow written and verbal instruction
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Attend a six to eight week detention academy which requires the employee to live on campus Monday thru Friday

• High School Diploma or GED; must be 18 years of age at the time of hire and able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States; must be able to report to work within 60 minutes of notification for official call-back action.
• Must obtain certification as a Correctional/Detention Officer from an approved State of Arizona training facility within one (1) year of employment.
• Must successfully complete Cochise County Sheriff's Department firearms qualification and inmate transport training during initial probation.
• Applicants must successfully complete: a criminal background check including no felony convictions, written test, psychometric test, polygraph, physical ability test, physical examination and mandatory pre‑employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license.

Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; taste or smell. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May need to physically restrain inmates of various sizes and weight. Occasionally required to climb or balance and lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee is required to perform the duties of this classification in a detention or jail facility where the possibility of physical violence and harm does exist. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for those that are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.

Cochise County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.