Detention Officer (Sheriff's Office)

Under general supervision, performs security work of moderate difficulty in the supervision, transportation, care, and welfare of inmates; this position has department specific responsibility.

(Illustrative Only) Controls and supervises the movement and activities of inmates; supervises visitations; maintains the safety and physical security of the facility, staff, inmates and visitors; conducts continual visual surveillance, security walks, head counts, and inmate cell searches; inspects the living conditions within the housing units for sanitation compliance; interviews and classifies inmates for assignment to correct security level; enforces discipline; serves meals to inmates; transports inmates to court hearings, health care providers, and to other facilities; coordinates with other agencies for extraditions; processes bookings by completing paperwork, frisks and strip searches inmates to detect weapons and contraband, property inventory, photographs, fingerprints, and enters data into the computer system; verifies the identification of persons in custody; processes inmates releases; creates and maintains inmate's files; interviews inmates for any medical conditions and for investigations; participates in the investigation and compilation of information regarding inmate grievances and hearings; manages housing units; responds to and manages emergencies, life-threatening, and hazardous situations; restrains combative, suicidal, or mentally disturbed inmates; determines inmates are ill or injured and obtains medical attention; cleans jail cells, as necessary; prepares and maintains chronological logs and records of facility and inmate activity; distributes and collects all incoming and outgoing mail; disseminates court paperwork to appropriate areas; prepares bond receipts and collects bonds; operates computer terminal to retrieve inmate information; operates electronic surveillance equipment, fingerprint equipment, radio communications equipment, and office equipment; compiles detention statistics and computer data; administers first aid procedures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED); may testify in court proceedings; conducts inventories of detention supplies and commodities; prepares lessons plans, conducts in-service training, and may serve as a field training officer (FTO); may be required to be weapons proficiency with issued firearm, if assigned to specialty unit; performs routine clerical duties; maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of all information and material encountered in the performance of his/her duties; maintains regular and reliable attendance; performs other duties as assigned.

**NOTE TO APPLICANTS**

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined on education and experience at the time of offer.
 
NOTE: Hourly rate has been revised effective 7/3/17.

Knowledge of: Yuma County Policies and Procedures; Federal, State, and County laws related to inmates; Sheriff's Office Detention facility policies and procedures; court procedures, documentation, and legal terminology as it applies to a detention facility; behavior patterns of incarcerated persons, techniques of detainee control, search and transportation procedures, discipline and restraint protocols, and grievance procedures; human behavior and various social, economic, and cultural backgrounds; First Aid procedures, Bloodborne pathogens; and hazardous materials, conditions and devices; business English, spelling, and arithmetic.

Skills in: Supervising activities; preparing clear, comprehensive, and accurate reports and observations; interpreting and applying laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations; interviewing and dealing impartially with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; responding to emergencies and stressful situations calmly, quickly, and decisively; in the use of firearms, motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment; administering first aid, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED); operating computerized technology and job-related software applications.

Ability to: Read, learn, understand, apply and follow rules, regulations, instructions, and Detention practices and procedures; give and receive orders and to work as a team member in a structured working environment; direct the activities of inmates; recognize unusual medical, physical or mental conditions of inmates; deal physically and/or verbally with uncooperative, distraught, or hostile individuals; comprehend, retain and recall factual information; write reports, complete forms, and accurate documentation concerning inmates' activities; operate a computer terminal and related software, motor vehicles, firearms, communication and law enforcement equipment; react quickly and effectively to physical confrontations and emergency situations; perform multiple physical tasks simultaneously; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, employees, other agencies, and the public; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Illustrative Only) Work in performed in a secure detention facility and in general office environment; direct inmate contact; work a variety of scheduled shifts, weekends and holidays, irregular hours and/or on call status; work in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time; frequent standing, walking, lifting, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crouching, bending, twisting, and climbing stairs; stand and sit for long period of time; physical agility to restrain inmates; exposure to potentially hazardous, disabling and life-threatening situations; exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and unpleasant odors; wear required uniform articles and safety equipment for extended period of time; lift and pull up to 165 pounds in emergency situations; use and maintain proficiency with a variety of law enforcement tools including, firearms, baton, and other weapons; visual and muscular dexterity to operate: a motor vehicle, computer equipment, surveillance equipment, and two-way radio maintaining constant vigilance to the surrounding area; utilized two-way radio to hear and respond to: radio communications, voice instructions, and/or commands under a variety of working situations and background noise levels; annual TB skin testing; random urine analysis testing.