Coconino County
Detention Officer I: Page - Sheriff's Office (0224)
Coconino County, Page, Arizona, us, 86040
Under limited supervision performs security work of routine difficulty in the supervision, care, and welfare of inmates detained in the Jail facility; performs related work as assigned.WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR DETENTION TEAM?
On-the-job training (OJT) prior to attending 320-hour in-house Detention Academy. After successful completion, you would receive 13 hours of college creditStarting pay is $43,751 annually with an increase to $45,064 annually after successful completion of Academy; $46,416 annually after completion of FTO, then $47,808 annually after one year as a Detention Officer I.Starting Pay for Lateral transfer will start between $46,416 and $53,778 annuallyUp to $2000 signing bonus.Promotional opportunity after 6 months of employmentAdditional training OpportunitiesTuition reimbursementCorrectional Officer Retirement PlanParticipation in the Detention Officer Incentive Plan which gives officers the opportunity to get a payout after 2 years of employment or use that payout for Home Purchase Assistance after two years of employment.Please Note: This position is location in Page, Arizona. For questions regarding this posting please contact the Sheriff's Office at 928-226-5069. (Illustrative Only)Maintains the safety and physical security of the Jail facilityResponds to and manages emergency or crisis situations, using communication skills to resolve volatile situationsResponds to and manages life-threatening, potential life-threatening and hazardous situationsControls, supervises and documents the movement and activities of inmatesConducts inspections, searches (including pat-downs and strip searches) and security checks of inmate housing areasAdministers first aid including exposure to blood and bio-hazardous materialsMaintains detention recordsPerforms routine receptionist and clerical dutiesWorks with detention statistics and computer dataSupervises the activities of visitors, support personnel and program volunteersConducts inventories of detention supplies and commoditiesDistributes and collects all incoming and outgoing mailAssists in securing firearms and ammunition in the gun lockerConducts manual and automated criminal history checksExamines and interprets court orders and release documents to determine correct court, housing needs and releasesAppears in court and/or hearings as a witnessAssists with the jail facility's level of cleanliness per standardsEssential functions of this position include but are not limited to: 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.Must not be less than eighteen years of age, a citizen of the United States and a resident of Arizona state (ARS § 38-201) upon 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 a background check, polygraph examination, and medical examination 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 the previous five years. Must not have used 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.Preferred qualifications include previous law enforcement experience and/or military experience.This position is non-exempt from overtime.This position is safety sensitive.Working knowledge of:Report preparation and record keepingStandard housekeeping practicesHuman behavior and various social, economic and cultural backgroundsSearch and restraint proceduresCash handling proceduresSecurity systems and proceduresDetention facility operational policies and proceduresJudicial systemEscalation and de-escalation of forceSome knowledge of:Practices and procedures as applied to a detention facilityBasic bookkeepingMaintaining records and reportsSupervising the activities of othersUse of computers and word processing softwareEnglish grammar, spelling and arithmeticDefensive tactics, self-defenseAbility to:Analyze situations, detect problems and factsMaintain the safety and security of assigned housing units and 144 occupantsDeal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgroundsMaintain a neutral attitude toward all inmates regardless of the reason for their detentionRespond to emergencies or stressful situations calmly, quickly and decisivelyWork rotating shiftsWork safely and support the culture of workplace safetyEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the publicFollow written and verbal instructionsCommunicate effectively verbally and in writingCoconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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On-the-job training (OJT) prior to attending 320-hour in-house Detention Academy. After successful completion, you would receive 13 hours of college creditStarting pay is $43,751 annually with an increase to $45,064 annually after successful completion of Academy; $46,416 annually after completion of FTO, then $47,808 annually after one year as a Detention Officer I.Starting Pay for Lateral transfer will start between $46,416 and $53,778 annuallyUp to $2000 signing bonus.Promotional opportunity after 6 months of employmentAdditional training OpportunitiesTuition reimbursementCorrectional Officer Retirement PlanParticipation in the Detention Officer Incentive Plan which gives officers the opportunity to get a payout after 2 years of employment or use that payout for Home Purchase Assistance after two years of employment.Please Note: This position is location in Page, Arizona. For questions regarding this posting please contact the Sheriff's Office at 928-226-5069. (Illustrative Only)Maintains the safety and physical security of the Jail facilityResponds to and manages emergency or crisis situations, using communication skills to resolve volatile situationsResponds to and manages life-threatening, potential life-threatening and hazardous situationsControls, supervises and documents the movement and activities of inmatesConducts inspections, searches (including pat-downs and strip searches) and security checks of inmate housing areasAdministers first aid including exposure to blood and bio-hazardous materialsMaintains detention recordsPerforms routine receptionist and clerical dutiesWorks with detention statistics and computer dataSupervises the activities of visitors, support personnel and program volunteersConducts inventories of detention supplies and commoditiesDistributes and collects all incoming and outgoing mailAssists in securing firearms and ammunition in the gun lockerConducts manual and automated criminal history checksExamines and interprets court orders and release documents to determine correct court, housing needs and releasesAppears in court and/or hearings as a witnessAssists with the jail facility's level of cleanliness per standardsEssential functions of this position include but are not limited to: 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.Must not be less than eighteen years of age, a citizen of the United States and a resident of Arizona state (ARS § 38-201) upon 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 a background check, polygraph examination, and medical examination 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 the previous five years. Must not have used 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.Preferred qualifications include previous law enforcement experience and/or military experience.This position is non-exempt from overtime.This position is safety sensitive.Working knowledge of:Report preparation and record keepingStandard housekeeping practicesHuman behavior and various social, economic and cultural backgroundsSearch and restraint proceduresCash handling proceduresSecurity systems and proceduresDetention facility operational policies and proceduresJudicial systemEscalation and de-escalation of forceSome knowledge of:Practices and procedures as applied to a detention facilityBasic bookkeepingMaintaining records and reportsSupervising the activities of othersUse of computers and word processing softwareEnglish grammar, spelling and arithmeticDefensive tactics, self-defenseAbility to:Analyze situations, detect problems and factsMaintain the safety and security of assigned housing units and 144 occupantsDeal impartially with individuals of various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgroundsMaintain a neutral attitude toward all inmates regardless of the reason for their detentionRespond to emergencies or stressful situations calmly, quickly and decisivelyWork rotating shiftsWork safely and support the culture of workplace safetyEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the publicFollow written and verbal instructionsCommunicate effectively verbally and in writingCoconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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