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

GovernmentJobs.com — Coconino County AZ; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

GovernmentJobs.com — Coconino County AZ is seeking a detention team member who performs security work of routine difficulty in the supervision, care and welfare of inmates in the jail facility. This role requires integrity, vigilance and the ability to work under limited supervision.

Starting pay is $24.00 per hour. Candidates must obtain an Arizona driver’s license upon appointment, pass a written exam, interview board and agility test, and clear background checks and medical screenings.

Qualifications

• Must obtain an Arizona driver's license upon appointment and maintain it.
• 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 a dishonorable military discharge.
• Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within the previous five years.

Responsibilities

• Security work of routine difficulty in the supervision, care and welfare of inmates.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Job description

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.

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
• 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 u