Detention Officer - Sheriff's Office - Page (0726)

Coconino County Sheriff's Office (Patrol)

Page (AZ)

On-site

USD 27,000 - 39,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Corrections Officer Retirement System

Free bus transportation/ EcoPass

Job summary

Coconino County Sheriff's Office (Patrol) seeks a Detention Officer to safeguard inmates and facility in Page, AZ. The role requires 12-hour shifts, on-call potential, and completion of in-house academy after OJT.

Starting pay is $24.00 per hour with a signing bonus up to $2,000. There are advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive retirement plan.

Qualifications

Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
Must be 18 years of age at time of appointment.
Must reside within Coconino County upon appointment.
Must be a high school graduate or possess a GED.
Must obtain Arizona driver's license upon appointment.
Must pass written exam, interview, and physical agility test.
Background check, polygraph, medical exam and drug test required.
No felony in last 10 years or dishonorable discharge from military.
No misdemeanor domestic violence within last 5 years.
Completion of 240 hours correctional training within 12 months.

Responsibilities

Maintains safety and security of the jail facility.
Responds to emergencies and manages crises.
Manages housing units up to 144 occupants.
Controls and documents movement of inmates.
Performs inmate searches and security checks.
Administers first aid for exposure and injuries.
Maintains detention records and reports.
Performs reception and clerical duties.
Supports jail statistics data entry.
Supervises visitors and program volunteers.
Operates mail distribution and supply inventories.

Skills

Report writing

Security procedures

Detention operations

Emergency response

De-escalation

Cash handling

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Observational skills

Pat-downs/ searches

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

Nature of Work

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 located in Page

This position requires you to work in Page, Arizona.

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.

Typical Duties (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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

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.

Employee Benefits

Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes:

(Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits).