Sheriff's Office Custodian (Grade 4)

Yuma County, AZ; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Yuma County Sheriff's Office is seeking a custodial supervisor to oversee inmate crews responsible for cleaning and maintaining Sheriff’s Office facilities. The role includes instructing inmates, ensuring use of cleaning tools safely, and transporting crews between sites.

The incumbent will enforce detention security, document incidents, and maintain inventories while supporting timely completion of tasks in a secure jail environment. Flexibility for varied shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years custodial/janitorial experience or equivalent
• Must complete forty (40) hours of detention training
• Background check, polygraph, and drug test may be required prior to appointment
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of county and sheriff policies, custodial practices, safety, and inventory control

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and train inmate crews in custodial and janitorial duties
• Ensure proper use of custodial equipment and safety procedures
• Transport inmate work crews in department vehicle
• Inspect work areas and enforce security rules and procedures
• Maintain logs, reports, and inventories for supplies and equipment

Skills

Inmate supervision

Staff training

Safety compliance

Records maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in the supervision of inmate crews providing custodial/janitorial care of Yuma County Sheriff’s Office facilities; this position has department specific responsibility.

(Illustrative Only)Supervises, leads, and trains inmate crews in providing custodial and janitorial duties, to include routine cleaning, restroom sanitation, floor care, and general maintenance of facilities and grounds; trains and ensures inmate crews follows the proper use of manual and power custodial equipment; transports inmate work crews to designated work facilities in a Department vehicle; inspects inmates’ assigned work areas; observes and enforces all established detention security rules and procedures; maintains security of work details by observing and controlling inmate behavior; documents and reports inmate behavior, incidents and/or physical problems; confiscates and delivers any contraband discovered during inmate work crews to Detention supervisor; maintains strict security and accountability for all tools, equipment, supplies and materials used by inmate work crews; maintains the safekeeping of keys used to lock/unlock secure areas to be cleaned; performs custodial and janitorial duties, to include dusting and polishing furniture/equipment, sanitizing restrooms and replenishing supplies, cleaning carpets, stripping, waxing, and buffing floors; cleans outside areas and walkways; ensures cleanliness and sanitary conditions of Sheriff’s Office facilities, to include patrol substations, weapon range, jail, visitation, high-traffic and personnel areas; moves and arranges office and building furniture/equipment; sets up and tears down equipment for special events and activities; secures facilities after working hours; operates, inspects and maintains floor care equipment; identifies and reports repair needs; performs equipment repairs and maintenance, as needed; mixes and disposes cleaning fluids/agents, chemicals, or similar solutions; ensures occupational hazards and safety precautions are adhered; receives, stocks, and inventories custodial supplies; sorts and delivers supplies and materials; responds to emergency and urgent clean-up situations, such as spills, leaks, floods, and biohazardous substances including blood and feces … etc; inputs and maintains work logs and records; works effectively and safely in a security jail environment, inmate housing, and holding areas; may be required to lift up to forty (40) pounds; maintains regular and reliable attendance; performs other duties as assigned.

High school diploma or GED equivalent; two (2) years of experience in custodial/janitorial work OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; must complete forty (40) hours of detention training. Special requirements: May be required to successfully complete a background check, polygraph examination, and drug test prior to appointment; must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; Sheriff’s Office policies and procedures; basic supervision and skills training; the materials, methods, and practices used in cleaning and sanitizing buildings and grounds, and related custodial operations; the principles of custodial safety, sanitation management, and inventory control; custodial equipment operations and maintenance techniques; occupational hazards and safety precautions; required detention and security training.

Skill in: Effectively supervising, delegating, and evaluating inmates’ activities; performing routine custodial and janitorial tasks; operating, maintaining, and repairing commercial custodial equipment; keeping accurate inventory of supplies, tools, and equipment; maintaining safety and security standards; maintaining logs and records; operating computerized technology and job-related software applications/programs; effectively communicating with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

Ability to: Direct, train, and supervise inmates effectively; operate and care for a variety of custodial tools/equipment; operate an assigned vehicle safely and transport working inmates; organize workload and meet deadlines; work independently with minimal supervision; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, other agencies, and the public; perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Work is performed inside and outside of the Sheriff’s Office, to include the Detention Center, and at off-site locations; work with assigned inmate workers; may work non-standard hours, to include shift work, holidays, and weekends; exposure to dust, pollen, noise, temperature extremes, and hazardous material; walk or stand for a long periods of time; lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 40 pounds; bend, stretch, stoop, reach, and climb (stairs or step ladder); visual and muscular dexterity to operate: equipment, hand/power tools, computer, telephone, and two-way radio; operate a motor vehicle and travel to/from various locations.

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