Detention Officer - Sheriff's Office - Page (0726)

Coconino County • Page, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, performs security work of routine difficulty in the supervision, care, and welfare of inmates detained in the Jail facility. This position is located in Page and offers on-the-job training prior to attending a 320-hour in-house Detention Academy. Upon successful completion, officers receive 13 hours of college credit. The starting pay is $24.00 per hour, with up to a $2000 signing bonus. There are promotional opportunities after 6 months of employment, additional training opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. This position requires working 12-hour shifts and may require on-call availability.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien.
• Must be 18 years of age at time of appointment to the position.
• Must reside within Coconino County upon appointment to the position.
• Must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D.
• Must obtain an Arizona driver's license upon appointment to the position and maintain it throughout employment.
• Must successfully pass a written examination, interview board and physical agility test.
• Must successfully complete background check, polygraph examination, medical examination and drug test prior to employment.
• Must not have a felony conviction within the last ten years or dishonorable discharge from the military.
• Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within previous five years.
• Must not have used marijuana within twelve months of hire or dangerous / narcotic drugs in the past five years for more than experimentation.
• Must successfully complete a minimum of 240 hours of correctional training within twelve months of employment.
• Working knowledge of report preparation and record keeping.
• Working knowledge of standard housekeeping practices.
• Working knowledge of human behavior and various social, economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of search and restraint procedures.
• Working knowledge of cash handling procedures.
• Working knowledge of security systems and procedures.
• Working knowledge of detention facility operational policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of the judicial system.
• Working knowledge of escalation and de-escalation of force.
• Ability to analyze situations, detect problems and facts.
• Ability to maintain the safety and security of assigned housing units and 144 occupants.
• Ability to deal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to maintain a neutral attitude toward all inmates regardless of the reason for their detention.
• Ability to respond to emergencies or stressful situations calmly, quickly and decisively.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work safely and support the culture of workplace safety.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge of practices and procedures as applied to a detention facility.
• Some knowledge of basic bookkeeping.
• Some knowledge of maintaining records and reports.
• Some knowledge of supervising the activities of others.
• Some knowledge of use of computers and word processing software.
• Some knowledge of English grammar, spelling and arithmetic.
• Some knowledge of defensive tactics, self-defense.
• AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the safety and physical security of the Jail facility.
• Responds to and manages emergency or crisis situations, using communication skills to resolve volatile situations.
• Responds to and manages life-threatening, potential life-threatening and hazardous situations.
• Manages housing units of up to 144 occupants.
• Controls, supervises, and documents the movement and activities of inmates.
• Conducts inspections, searches (including pat-downs and strip searches) and security checks of inmate housing areas.
• Administers first aid including exposure to blood and bio-hazardous materials.
• Maintains detention records.
• Performs routine receptionist and clerical duties.
• Works with detention statistics and computer data.
• Supervises the activities of visitors, support personnel, and program volunteers.
• Conducts inventories of detention supplies and commodities.
• Distributes and collects all incoming and outgoing mail.
• Assists in securing firearms and ammunition in the gun locker.
• Conducts manual and automated criminal history checks.
• Examines and interprets court orders and release documents to determine correct court, housing needs, and releases.
• Appears in court and/or hearings as a witness.
• Assists with the jail facility's level of cleanliness per standards.
• Driving; standing and walking to work within jail population on different levels; climbing stairs; working with and around other detention staff, administrative staff, inmates and the public; dealing with interruptions; vision-acuity-near, needed for facility safety, computers, equipment, etc; hearing-ordinary conversation, speech-ordinary conversation, loud talking, and touch-finger dexterity needed for facility safety, computers, live scan, equipment, inmates, citizens, alarms, radio equipment and overhead paging, etc.
• Exposure to noise from inmates, citizens, other employees, alarms, paging system, etc., and exposure to odors such as pest control, kitchen, cleaning supplies, etc.

Benefits

• On-the-job training (OJT) prior to attending 320-hour in-house Detention Academy.
• 13 hours of college credit after successful completion of the academy.
• Starting pay is $24.00 per hour.
• Up to $2000 signing bonus.
• Promotional opportunity after 6 months of employment.
• Additional training opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Correctional Officer Retirement Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED