Detention Officer - Sheriff's Office - Flagstaff (0526)

Coconino County; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

13 hours of college credit

Starting pay $24.00 per hour

Signing bonus up to $2000

Promotion after 6 months

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Job summary

Coconino County is seeking candidates to join the Detention Team. The role starts at $24.00 per hour, with a signing bonus up to $2,000 and on-the-job training followed by a 320-hour in-house Detention Academy.

The position carries opportunities for promotion after six months and tuition reimbursement to support continued education. Essential duties include maintaining jail security, supervising inmate housing, handling searches, and managing records.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must reside within Coconino County upon appointment.
• Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
• Arizona driver’s license required upon appointment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security of the Jail facility.
• Respond to emergencies and manage crisis situations.
• Supervise housing units and inmates, with records kept.
• Handle mail, visits, and daily detention operations.
• Operate under 12-hour shift schedules and safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Safety awareness

Observation

Teamwork

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Security systems

Live Scan/ background checks

Job description

WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR DETENTION TEAM?

• On-the-job training (OJT) prior to attending 320-hour in-house Detention Academy. After successful completion, they receive 13 hours of college credit
• Starting pay is $24.00 per hour
• Up to $2000 signing bonus.
• Promotional opportunity after 6 months of employment
• Additional training Opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Correctional Officer Retirement Plan

Please Note:

• This 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)

• 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's level of cleanliness per standards

Essential 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.

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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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 Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.