Detention Specialist - Substance Use Disorder Programs (Grant Funded)

El Paso County (CO); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso County Sheriff's Office in Colorado Springs is seeking a Detention Specialist to support SUD personnel at the Criminal Justice Center. You will coordinate with SUD staff, escort inmates and visitors, and perform standard office duties within a high-security detention setting.

The role is in-person with a 8:00am–4:00pm schedule and a base pay of $64,441.60 per year. Requirements include a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and CJIS compliance within six months of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass background investigation and screenings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work details with SUD personnel, including logistics and follow-up.
• Communicate with SUD personnel and other sections to share and document information in compliance with laws.
• Escort inmates and visitors throughout the facility.
• Answer phones and route inquiries as needed.
• Maintain a daily professional visitor calendar and schedule appointments.
• Perform general office duties, including data entry, filing, and scheduling.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Record-keeping systems

Integrity

Data entry

Office equipment

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's license

CJIS Compliance

Job description

Base pay for this position will be: $64,441.60 Annually

The Sheriff’s Office provides public safety at all times and therefore every position is deemed essential. All positions are in-person and not eligible for remote work. Every position is also subject to recall based on the needs of the Office to keep the community safe.

This position has an anticipated work schedule of:

Monday - Friday 0800 - 1600 (8:00am - 4:00pm)

Please be advised this position may close without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of applicants.

Assists in performing specialized duties essential to the treatment coordination of incarcerated citizens housed in the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center. General responsibilities involve monitoring operations and providing administrative support to substance use disorder (SUD) personnel within a detention facility. Detention Specialists escort inmates, professional visitors, and other visitors throughout the facility. This position is subject to grant funding.

• Coordinates work details with SUD personnel, including logistics and follow-up.
• Composes and communicates with SUD personnel and all other sections as required, to ensure that important information about incarcerated citizens is shared and documented, and to make certain that applicable state/federal laws and/or constitutional rights are not violated or compromised.
• Corresponds with incarcerated citizens using the facilities Kiosk request system.
• Makes visual observations of visitors to the facility; assists with facility security and escort of professional and other visitors.
• Answers phones and responds to the caller by either resolving the matter at hand or referring the caller to the appropriate section or supervisor.
• Maintains a daily professional visitor calendar through scheduling professional visitor appointments and follow up.
• Preforms general office duties, including data entry, filing, scheduling appointments, and answering phone calls.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of record-keeping systems.
• Must be honest, truthful, trustworthy, and possess a high degree of personal integrity.
• Ability to comprehend and accurately maintain a variety of detailed records and information.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and organize paperwork.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including telephone, computer, fax machine, calculator, and copier.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, truth verification examination, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, Tuberculosis testing, and physical examination.

Duties are performed in a highly stressful, closed environment with minimal exposure to windows. Potential exposure to violent incarcerated citizens, use of foul and disrespectful language, offensive smells, excessive noise, body fluid, and airborne pathogens. Ability to work the majority of the shift on your feet, walking constantly; ability to ascend and descend stairs routinely; and ability to physically perform in high-stress situations with possible hands-on physical contact. Some travel may be required. Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds frequently. Must be available to work variable hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed. Sheriff’s Office employees must complete tuberculosis testing as applicable to the specific position prior to job assignment and periodic testing thereafter.