Security Control Officer (Grade 4)

Yuma County, AZ; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuma County, AZ is seeking a Detention Monitoring staff member. Under close supervision, you will perform routine tasks to monitor the safety and security of the detention center, including surveillance of staff and prisoners and maintaining detention records.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent), completion of at least 40 hours of detention training, and the ability to obtain a background check, polygraph, and drug test if required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent education/experience.
• Must complete minimum forty hours of detention training.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license.
• Background check, polygraph, and drug test may be required prior to appointment.
• Knowledge of county policies and detention center operations.
• Ability to communicate with diverse populations and document events.

Responsibilities

• Monitor safety and security of the detention center.
• Perform routine electronic and video surveillance of staff and prisoners.
• Maintain detention records and reports.
• Perform routine clerical duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Situational analysis

Emergency response

Report writing

Security monitoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

This position is advertised from the minimum to mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined on education and experience at the time of offer.

NATURE OF WORK:

Under close supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in monitoring Detention security environment; this position has department specific responsibility. (Illustrative Only) Monitors the safety and security of the detention center; performs routine electronic and video surveillance of security staff and prisoners; maintains detention records and reports; performs routine clerical duties; performs other duties as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; must successfully complete minimum forty hours of detention training; may be required to successfully complete a background check, polygraph, drug test, prior to appointment; must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license.

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; principles and practices of a detention center; data processing equipment and video monitoring.

Skill in: Effectively communicating with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds; analyzing situations, detecting problems, and documenting atypical occurrences; responding to emergencies and stressful situations calmly, quickly, and decisively; report preparation and record keeping.

EOE/AA/ADA/M/F/V/D DRUG FREE WORKPLACE