Detention Services Officer-Sheriff

County of Tulare

Visalia (CA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

40 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Vacation accrual

Sick leave

Job summary

County of Tulare seeks a Detention Services Officer to perform non-sworn, technical duties across Sheriff's Detention facilities. You will learn jail operation principles, operate central control panels, and maintain security within units while following department policies.

Expected duties include incident reporting, coordination with supervisors, and timely response to emergencies. Training and overtime eligibility are part of the role, with benefits described in the county’s handbook.

Qualifications

Basic math skills sufficient for arithmetic operations.
Ability to learn jail operations and central control procedures.
Ability to read and follow written policies and procedures.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Act as technical support person for the Sheriff's Detention Division.
Operate control panel to maintain security of unit.
Coordinate with a division or unit Supervisor on problem situations.
Maintain communication between central control, Intake Sergeant and Officer.
May write incident reports and log information.
Respond to emergency situations per procedures.
Attend training programs and activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Control panel operation

Incident reporting

Teamwork

Written communication

Reading comprehension

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

Typical Duties

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

Additional Information

[Detention Srvs Officer - Sheriff] Job Code: 015400, Res: 92-1310, Updated: 11/92

Supplemental Information

Overtime Status: Eligible

Probation: Six (6) Months

BU: 03

Bargaining Unit 3

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount

An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance

A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave

12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual

2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)

Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual

12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

Career Incentive Pay

Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation - 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below.

Years of Service

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

$10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance

Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation

A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

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