Detention Services Officer-Sheriff

County of Tulare; California; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Tulare is hiring for a non-sworn detention central control operator. The role focuses on operating control panels, maintaining unit security, and coordinating with the central control and detention staff.

The incumbent will learn jail operations, follow procedures, and attend training programs. Six months probation and overtime eligibility are noted in supplemental information.

Qualifications

• Math skills to handle basic arithmetic.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and communicate clearly.
• Ability to operate a detention central control panel and office devices.
• Written incident reports and logs clearly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Operate control panel to maintain security of unit.
• Maintain communication between central control, Intake Sergeant and Officer.
• May write incident reports and note information on logs.
• Respond to emergency situations according to procedures.
• Attend training programs and activities.

Skills

Math basics

Communication

Incident reporting

Problem solving

Reading comprehension

Written communication

Memorization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Control panel operation

Office equipment operation

Computer & keyboard use

Telephone/communication devices

Job description

To perform non-sworn, technical duties within all Sheriff's Detention facilities.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a non-sworn Sheriff's Department position which may be assigned to any detention division or unit specifically to operate central control mechanisms for those units or wings. Incumbents in positions of this class are expected to acquire the necessary knowledges, skills and abilities to perform assigned duties in a short training period.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

General supervision is provided by a Sheriff's Lieutenant or Sergeant-Detention, Detention Specialist III or Supervisor or other higher-level position.

Act as technical support person for the Sheriff's Detention Division.

Learn to apply the principles of jail operations and of the Detention Division, especially as it applies to control room operations.

Learn and apply a variety of policies and procedures of the Tulare County Sheriff's Detention Division and other applicable laws and regulations.

Operate control panel to maintain security of unit.

Confer with a division or unit Supervisor on problem situations.

Maintain communication between central control, and the Intake Sergeant and Officer.

Maintain contact with Detention Specialists working in the wings or units.

May write incident reports and note information on logs.

Respond to emergency situations in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.

Attend training programs and activities.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• ead and understand moderately complex information.
• Operate and use control panel in detention central control operations.
• Write clearly to convey ideas in incident reports.
• Communicate and deal effectively with persons in varied circumstances.
• Follow oral and written instructions.
• Recognize and react to potential problem situations.
• Memorize and recall information.
• Operate telephone and other communication devices.

Education:

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade.

Experience:

• None

Job Code: 015400, Res: 92-1310, Updated: 11/92

Supplemental Information

Overtime Status: Eligible

Probation: Six (6) Months

BU: 03