Detention Corporal, Alamosa County Sheriff

Alamosa County•Alamosa, CO

About The Position

Supervises and participates in the security, protection, transport, and guarding of prisoners housed within the Alamosa County Detention Facility on an assigned shift.

Requirements

Knows how to make an inventory of supplies and recommends purchases
Knows how to prepare and review reports about operational problems
Prepares and maintains records of daily records
Can coordinate work to others and evaluate their performance
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual
Can speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organizations
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to work schedule to meet all the obligation of the position
Ability to work independently or in a team
Ability to follow the policies and procedures of the County and the Sheriff’s Office
Ability to meet the physical requirements listed below
To be eligible to apply for Detention Corporal; one year of experience with the Alamosa Sheriff’s Office or at least one year of experience from another Law Enforcement agency
Valid Colorado Driver’s License Required
First Aid/CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Certified Peace Officer preferred
Certified Detention Officer preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises the care and well-being of inmates; monitors time, people, equipment, and other resources for the unit to ensure efficient organization and completion of work
Communicates, and monitors policies, procedures, and standards for the unit. Suggests improvement when necessary
Coordinates, and assigns the work of others in unit, monitors and evaluates performance and work outputs to maintain efficiency and quality of work
Ensures quality standards and compliance when regulations are maintained.
Ensures the security of all exterior and security doors in the facility
Trains officers on shift in computer use, inmate management, department policies and procedures in conjunction with Field Training Officers
Supervises all transporting of inmates to and from the detention center
Coordinates court dates and medical appointments of inmates in conjunction with court and medical staff
Ensures all inmates are accounted for at all times; prevents inmate escapes, introduction and/or passing of contraband and prevents the assault or injury of inmates and staff
Prepares and maintains records of daily activities on the computer in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; reviews reports prepared by subordinates for completeness and accuracy
In absence of the Duty Sergeant, supervises the preparation of written reports on incidents occurring inside the facility which includes the actions/use of necessary force by officers to be utilized in criminal prosecutions, defense against lawsuits, disciplinary procedures against inmates and at time for internal affair investigations
Observes and controls inmate movement within the housing unit by communicating with inmates either in person or over the intercom system; conducts inmate searches for contraband; utilizes force and/or self-defense techniques as necessary to maintain order; provides first aid and CPR when necessary
Monitors inmates’ behavior and attitudes for signs of personality changes, depression and developing conflicts between inmates; enforces the rules and guidelines for inmates which includes initiating disciplinary action when necessary; prepares and maintains records of inmates’ physical or mental problems
Prepares and reviews reports detailing operational problems such as defective equipment, makes suggestions for improving services or hazardous conditions
Supervises work release activities by maintaining control of inmates allowed work privileges; maintains records of work performance and polices the area of their living quarters; conducts various and sporadic shake downs and strip searches for the safety of the officers and other inmates
Ensures the proper storage of contraband seized as the result of criminal or administrative activity
Ensures the safety of visitors to include attorneys and other professional visits
Answers inmate’s questions regarding the rules and regulation of the facility and provides information regarding the booking process, bond amounts and charges, etc.
Makes an inventory of supplies and recommends purchases of necessary items
May back-up computer files from the booking computer daily
Performs all other duties as required by the Detention Sergeant
Show up for work on time and ready to work