Detention Officer II

Salary: $22.88 hourly

Position Summary:

Under close supervision, performs certified law enforcement correctional work of moderate difficulty in the security, supervision, care and welfare of inmates; performs related duties as require or assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Controls and supervises the movement and activities of inmates; maintains detention facility security;
• Patrols assigned area for evidence of forbidden activities, infractions of rules and unsatisfactory attitude or adjustment of inmates; assists in processing inmate booking and releases;
• Transports inmates to and from the detention facility, utilizing firearms, vehicles, and proper security measures; supervises visitation; maintains records and produces reports;
• Performs routine clerical functions and data entry; guards and directs inmates during work assignments; in conducting inventories.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED;
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of hire and able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States; must be able to report to work within 60 minutes of notification for official call-back action.
• Must obtain Certification as a Correctional/Detention Officer from an approved State of Arizona training facility within one (1) year of employment.
• Must successfully complete Cochise County Sheriff’s Department firearms qualification and inmate transport training during initial probation.
• Applicants must successfully complete: a criminal background check including no felony convictions, written test, psychometric test, polygraph, physical ability test, physical examination and mandatory pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing are required;
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license.