Detention Specialist - Substance Use Disorder Programs (Grant Funded)

El Paso County • El Paso, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Detention Specialist assists with specialized duties essential to treatment coordination for incarcerated citizens housed in the El Paso County Criminal Justice Center. The role monitors operations and provides administrative support to substance use disorder (SUD) personnel in a detention facility. Detention Specialists also escort incarcerated citizens, professional visitors, and other visitors throughout the facility. This position is subject to grant funding.

The base pay is $64,441.60 annually. The anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, employees must be available to work variable hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, as needed. The position is in person and is not eligible for remote work. All Sheriff’s Office positions are considered essential and may be subject to recall based on office needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.
• Knowledge of record-keeping systems.
• Honesty, truthfulness, trustworthiness, and a high degree of personal integrity.
• Ability to comprehend and accurately maintain detailed records and information.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and organize paperwork.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, including a telephone, computer, fax machine, calculator, and copier.
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Must pass a conditional post-offer background investigation, truth verification examination, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, tuberculosis testing, and physical examination.
• Ability to work most of the shift on one’s feet, walk constantly, routinely use stairs, and perform physically in high-stress situations that may involve hands-on contact.
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Must be available to work variable hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays, as needed.
• Must complete tuberculosis testing before job assignment and periodic testing thereafter, as applicable to the position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work details with SUD personnel, including logistics and follow-up.
• Coordinate and communicate with SUD personnel and other sections to share and document important information about incarcerated citizens and help ensure applicable laws and constitutional rights are upheld.
• Correspond with incarcerated citizens through the facility’s kiosk request system.
• Make visual observations of facility visitors and assist with facility security and visitor escorts.
• Answer phones, resolve callers’ concerns when possible, or refer them to the appropriate section or supervisor.
• Maintain a daily professional visitor calendar by scheduling appointments and following up.
• Perform general office duties, including data entry, filing, appointment scheduling, and answering phone calls.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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