Detention Officer Lateral - Registry

About the role

Maintain safety and security of inmates, staff and detention facilities, provide custody and control of inmates, preserve order and discipline, and supervise inmates according to Pinal County Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Center (PCSO-ADC) policies and procedures and state and Federal regulations under basic supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain custody and control of inmates according to policies, procedures, and regulations, perform work within scope of authority and training, and make proper decisions using sound judgment.
• Maintain safety and security of the staff, inmates, and detention facilities, monitor behavior of inmates, promote acceptable attitude and conduct, and perform tasks to maintain integrity and consistency of detention facility operations.
• Supervise inmate activities, maintain continuity and discipline, physically restrain uncooperative and disruptive inmates, intervene to avert fights, assaults, riots, and escapes, and solve problems within scope of authority.
• Provide equal protection and care for all inmates, including nutrition, hygiene, education, court and hospital transport, recreation, laundry, clothing, housing, medical assistance, behavior monitoring, and social interactive discipline.
• Monitor inmates for rule violations and behavioral changes, de-escalate potentially violent situations, and maintain appropriate use-of-force as needed for self-defense, defense of another, and to prevent escape.
• Conduct constant inspections and security checks of all PCSO facility areas, conduct head counts and area searches, and assure all areas of the facility are safe, secure, sanitary, and free of contraband.
• Conduct body and cell searches for contraband and inventories, maintain accountability for keys, equipment, tools, and supplies, and account for inmates under direct vision and supervision at all times.
• Report and investigate disciplinary and behavioral issues and violations of inmate housing and facility rules.
• May perform special duties, including Disciplinary Hearing Officer.
• Assure that the facility and equipment are maintained in clean and effective operating order.
• Enforce local, state, and Federal laws and enforce compliance with PCSO post orders and directives.

Requirements

• Attend and successfully complete a detention/correctional academy conducted by a state or county law enforcement agency and worked in an adult detention/correctional facility.
• Eligibility for placement at a step above entry shall be at the discretion of PCSO based upon the candidate’s training and applicable job related experience.
• Must have attended and successfully completed a detention/correctional academy conducted by a state or county law enforcement agency and worked in an adult detention/correctional facility.
• Previous employment as a detention/correctional officer in a municipal or federal agency and those from the private prison sector shall be considered on a case by case basis.

Qualifications

• Full High School Diploma, GED, or transcript with graduation date.
• Higher education certificates/diplomas.
• AZ Driver’s License.
• A valid AZ Social Security Card.
• A valid AZ Credit Report.
• A DD 214 Copy Member 4 if discharged from Military or Selective Service Registration.
• A valid AZ Vehicle Insurance Card.
• A 3-year certified driving history record.

Skills

• Ability to maintain safety and security of inmates, staff, and detention facilities.
• Ability to maintain order and discipline.
• Ability to supervise inmate activities and maintain continuity and discipline.
• Ability to provide equal protection and care for all inmates.
• Ability to monitor inmates for rule violations and behavioral changes.
• Ability to enforce local, state, and Federal laws.

Benefits

• Compensation under a step pay structure with scheduled increases based on tenure and performance.
• Step Placement: Eligible laterals will receive one credit for each year of credited service.

Pay

• Compensation under a step pay structure with scheduled increases based on tenure and performance.

Schedule

• Compensation under a step pay structure with scheduled increases based on tenure and performance.