Detention Specialist – Module
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Administrative/Clerical
Administrative Management
Detention Specialist – Module
Jail Division
- Boulder County Sheriff's Office
Hiring Range: $5,070 - $6,182
Pay Range: $5,070 - $7,293
The Module Detention Specialist is responsible for monitoring and allowing movement of employees/visitors/inmates in inmate housing units in the detention facility. The Detention Specialist also performs a variety of clerical and data entry tasks maintaining the safety and security of the facility, collection of criminal and/or civil justice records at the Jail for the Sheriff's Office.
Staffing:
Must be available to be assigned to any shift to cover a 7-day week, 24 hours, 365 days of the year work schedule (including nights, weekends, and holidays). Shifts are 12 hours per day with (1) 10-hour shift per week but must be flexible in response to Jail Staffing needs.
New employees receive an 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month.
Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
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Education and Experience :
High school diploma or equivalent. Must be proficient in clerical/computer entry. Experience or any equivalent combination of education or experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Working knowledge of modern office practices and procedures, and skill in operating office equipment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Must possess strong communication skills. Ability to perform varied clerical tasks sometimes under pressure of time and heavy workload. Must have a working knowledge of correct English grammar and spelling. Must be able to deal with information of a confidential and/or unpleasant nature.
Must be able to learn quickly and retain knowledge of varied and sometimes complex procedures. Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and shift work. May be required to work special hours on short notice. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Must successfully pass a complete and thorough application and background investigation.
Polygraph examination, psychological evaluation and drug screen is required.
Desirable Traits:
-Excellent Attendance and Dependability
-Flexibility
-Integrity and Honesty
-Motivated and Dedicated…
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