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Security Specialist - Denver Sheriff Department
City and County of Denver
Denver (CO)
On-site
USD 100,000 - 125,000
Full time
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Job summary
The City and County of Denver is seeking a Security Specialist for the Denver Sheriff Department. This entry-level role involves maintaining security in a detention facility, monitoring movement, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office and capable of fulfilling essential job functions. The starting salary is $25.00 per hour, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Ability to perform all essential job functions.
Responsibilities
- Maintains security by operating control systems.
- Monitors movement of persons in custody.
- Supports safety and security in a detention facility.
Skills
Education
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About Our Job
The starting rate of this position is $25.00 an hour.
About Our Job
The starting rate of this position is $25.00 an hour.
The Denver Sheriff Department is the largest Sheriff Department agency in the state of Colorado and is comprised of many divisions and diverse operations with over 900 uniformed and non-uniformed staff members. These operations include two separate jails, security for the District and County court systems, state transportation for persons in custody, extradition duties, fugitive and K-9 units, a Community Corrections and Work Release facility, and security at Denver Health Medical Center.
The Security Specialists provide support to Deputy Sheriffs by maintaining security in a detention facility through the operation of security controls and equipment related to the custody and movement of persons in custody. This role is critical to maintaining the safety, security, and orderly operation of the facility by ensuring situational awareness, identifying potential safety concerns, and supporting prompt response to incidents or emergencies.
This position involves interactions with employees, members of the public, and minimal direct interaction with persons in custody.
While Security Specialists do not typically have face-to-face contact with persons in custody, there may be limited exposure during movement to and from assigned posts or in common areas.
Denver Sheriff Department is a 24-hour operation, and requires shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays.
The Security Specialist positions are assigned throughout various locations within the agency and assignments upon successful completion of training, based on operational needs and staffing requirements:
- Monitors the movement and activity of deputies, staff, and professional visitors within the detention facility using closed-circuit television (CCTV), radio communication, and intercom systems.
- Monitors and manages the movement of persons in custody within secured areas of the facility by operating electronic control systems for doors, elevators, and other access points to ensure safety and security.
- Provides administrative support in areas related to the management and control of persons in custody, specifically in non-contact roles.
- Maintains accurate records, organizes files, and supports custody operations through documentation, data entry, and coordination tasks that contribute to the overall safety, efficiency, and compliance of the facility.
- Monitors, documents, and tracks the movement and population of persons in custody, including logging visitations, professional contacts, medical incidents, incident reports, and other critical information. Ensures accurate record-keeping to support facility operations, maintain safety and security, and comply with departmental policies and legal requirements.
- Monitors and controls radio traffic within the detention facility, which includes shutting down non-emergency traffic during a crisis situation.
- Monitors emergency alarms and notifies the Deputy Sheriff Sergeant on duty when an alarm indicates an emergency situation.
- Observes controls for alarms, doors, and elevators to ensure systems are operable.
- Monitors the visitation of persons in custody and screens individuals seeking access to the detention facility's secured areas.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Have the ability to perform all essential functions of the job;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
- Experience Requirement: None
- Education/Experience Equivalency: None
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
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Job Profile
CN2341 Security Specialist
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Position Type
Unlimited
Position Salary Range
$23.33 - $35.00
Target Pay
$25.00/hr
Agency
Denver Sheriff Department
Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
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The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.
Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.
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- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionOther, Information Technology, and Management
- IndustriesGovernment Administration
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