Detention Officer Lateral - Registry

JOB SUMMARY

Maintain safety and security of inmates, staff and detention facilities, provide custody and control of inmates, preserve order and discipline, and supervise inmates according to Pinal County Sheriff’s Office Adult Detention Center policies and procedures and state and Federal regulations under basic supervision.

• Maintain custody and control of inmates according to policies, procedures, and regulations, perform work within scope of authority and training, and make proper decisions using sound judgment.
• Maintain safety and security of the staff, inmates, and detention facilities, monitor behavior of inmates, promote acceptable attitude and conduct, and perform tasks to maintain integrity and consistency of detention facility operations.
• Supervise inmate activities, maintain continuity and discipline, physically restrain uncooperative and disruptive inmates, intervene to avert fights, assaults, riots, and escapes, and solve problems within scope of authority.
• Provide equal protection and care for all inmates, including nutrition, hygiene, education, court and hospital transport, recreation, laundry, clothing, housing, medical assistance, behavior monitoring, and social interactive discipline.
• Monitor inmates for rule violations and behavioral changes, de-escalate potentially violent situations, and maintain appropriate use-of-force as needed for self-defense, defense of another, and to prevent escape.
• Perform constant inspections and security checks of all PCSO facility areas, conduct head counts and area searches, and assure all areas of the facility are safe, secure, sanitary, and free of contraband.
• Conduct body and cell searches for contraband and inventories, maintain accountability for keys, equipment, tools, and supplies, and account for inmates under direct vision and supervision at all times.
• Report and investigate disciplinary and behavioral issues and violations of inmate housing and facility rules.
• May perform special duties, including Disciplinary Hearing Officer.
• Assure that the facility and equipment are maintained in clean and effective operating order.
• Enforce local, state, and Federal laws and enforce compliance with PCSO post orders and standards.
• Update PCSO files, records, and event logs, maintain appropriate records, and prepare reports as required.
• Work with other state and regional law enforcement agencies on inmate issues.
• Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the Sheriff's Office by ensuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year of corrections/detention work experience.
• Must be at least nineteen (19) years of age.
• Certificate from an accredited Correctional Academy.
• Valid Arizona State Driver’s License.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• For ACJIS users – must pass a thorough background investigation and background reinvestigation every five (5) years.

• Additional technical training and certifications may be required at the direction of the Sheriff or Designee.

• Knowledge of Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures, and detention Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Knowledge of state and Federal laws, regulations, and statutes governing management of inmates and detention facilities.
• Knowledge of behavior patterns of incarcerated persons.
• Knowledge of processes, standards, and protocols for booking and releasing inmates.
• Knowledge of use-of-force rules.
• Knowledge of techniques of inmate control and defensive tactics.
• Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid, and CPR.
• Knowledge of principles of records management.
• Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.
• Ability to remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and in dealing with…