Detention Officer - Sheriff's Office- Page

Overview

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 location in Page, Arizona.
This position requires you to work 12-hour shifts.

• On-the-job training (OJT) prior to attending 320-hour in-house Detention Academy. After successful completion, you would receive 13 hours of college credit
• $2000 signing bonus
• Promotional opportunity after 6 months of employment
• Additional training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement

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Illustrative Only

• Maintains the safety and physical security of the Jail facility
• Responds to and manages emergency or crisis situations, using communication skills to resolve volatile situations
• Responds to and manages life-threatening, potential life-threatening and hazardous situations
• Manages housing units of up to 144 occupants
• Controls, supervises and documents the movement and activities of inmates
• Conducts inspections, searches (including pat-downs and strip searches) and security checks of inmate housing areas
• Administers first aid including exposure to blood and bio-hazardous materials
• Maintains detention records
• Performs routine receptionist and clerical duties
• Works with detention statistics and computer data
• Supervises the activities of visitors, support personnel and program volunteers
• Conducts inventories of detention supplies and commodities
• Distributes and collects all incoming and outgoing mail
• Assists in securing firearms and ammunition in the gun locker
• Conducts manual and automated criminal history checks
• Examines and interprets court orders and release documents to determine correct court, housing needs and releases
• Appears in court and/or hearings as a witness
• Assists with the jail facility  level of cleanliness per standards

Essential functions also require physical abilities including 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 near, needed for facility safety and computers; hearing ordinary conversation; dexterity for equipment and radios; and exposure to noise and odors.

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Must 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.

• Must 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 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.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

This position is safety sensitive.

• Working knowledge of:
• Report preparation and record keeping
• Standard housekeeping practices
• Human behavior and various social, economic and cultural backgrounds
• Search and restraint procedures
• Cash handling procedures
• Security systems and procedures
• Detention facility operational policies and procedures
• Judicial system
• Escalation and de-escalation of force

• Some knowledge of:
• Practices and procedures as applied to a detention facility
• Basic bookkeeping
• Maintaining records and reports
• Supervising the activities of others
• Use of computers and word processing software
• English grammar, spelling and arithmetic
• Defensive tactics, self-defense

• Ability to:
• Analyze situations, detect problems and facts
• Maintain the safety and security of assigned housing units and 144 occupants
• Deal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds
• Maintain a neutral attitude toward all inmates regardless of the reason for their detention
• Respond to emergencies or stressful situations calmly, quickly and decisively
• Work rotating shifts
• Work safely and support the culture of workplace safety
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Follow written and verbal instructions
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity…