Detention Officer - Sheriff's Office - Flagstaff (0526)

Nature of Work

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

Why Join Our Detention Team?

• On-the-job training (OJT) prior to attending 320-hour in-house Detention Academy
  After successful completion, they receive 13 hours of college credit
  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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Requirements

• 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

Essential Functions

• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Working knowledge of: Report preparation and record keeping
  Standard housekeeping practices
  Human behavior and various social, economic and cultural backgrounds
  Search and restraint procedures
  Cash handling procedures
  Security systems and procedures
  Detention facility operational policies and procedures
  Judicial system
  Escalation and de-escalation of force
  Some knowledge of: Practices and procedures as applied to a detention facility
  Basic bookkeeping
  Maintaining records and reports
  Supervising the activities of others
  Use of computers and word processing software
  English grammar, spelling and arithmetic
  Defensive tactics, self-defense

Employee Benefits

• Vacation/Annual Leave
  Sick Leave
  10 Holidays Per Year
  Health Care Insurance
  Dental Plan
  Vision Plan
  Group Life Insurance
  Pre-Tax Deduction Plan
  Sick Leave Conversion Plan
  Personal Day Purchase Program
  Vacation Sell Back Program
  Tuition Reimbursement Program
  Wellness Program
  Long-Term Disability
  Corrections Officer Retirement System
  Employee Assistance Program
  On-going Training Opportunities
  Free bus transportation/EcoPass bus pass

Elective Coverage

• Dependent Medical, Dental, and Vision
  Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)
  Flexible Spending Account
  Health Savings Account
  Tax-deferred investment program
  Accidental and Disability Insurance
  Short Term Disability

Required Question

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