Detention Officer I

Salary: $47,808.03 – $48,808.03 Annually

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

• 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

Requirements:

• Must be a 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.