DETENTION OFFICER I

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7455584 PRIOR TO AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE TESTING, COMPLETION OF A PERSONAL BACKGROUND HISTORY PACKET AND COPIES OF Applicant's BIRTH CERTIFICATE, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT, CURRENT DRIVERS LICENSE AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARD. BACKGROUND CHECKS WILL BE PERFORMED. NATURE OF WORK: Under close supervision performs security work of routine difficulty in the supervision, transportation, care, and welfare of inmates; performs related duties as required or assigned. TYPICAL DUTIES: Observes, controls, and supervises inmate activities; maintains detention records; processes inmate bookings and releases; distributes and collects inmate mail; maintains the safety and physical security of the facility and personnel; physically escorts inmates to outside facilities by vehicle or on foot; supervises visitations; performs physical search of inmates and facility, conducts inventories of detention facility supplies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:\ Working knowledge of: - Report preparation, basic record and bookkeeping, inmate classification procedures. - Human behavior and social, economic, and cultural backgrounds. - Physical search, transportation, and restraint procedures. - Practices and procedures as applied to a detention facility. Skill in: - Recording information clearly and completely; Ability to: - Analyze situations detect problems and facts. - Communicate orally and by telephone, with the public and employees in a face-to-face setting. - Observe or monitor objects, data, and/or behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards. - Operate a motor vehicle. - Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time. - Physically restrain detainees. - Responding to emergencies or stressful situations calmly, quickly, and decisively. - Work rotating shifts. - Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and other agencies and the public. - Follow written and verbal instructions. - Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must successfully complete: Probationary period as Detention Officer with Apache County; Complete Basic Detention Officer Academy (240 Hours); NSA Jail Officers course; Facility Training Program (8 weeks) and possess and maintain a valid Arizona drivers license. Typical Duties: Observes, controls, and supervises inmate activities; maintains detention records, process inmate bookings and releases, distributes and collects inmate mail; maintains the safety and physical security of the facility and personnel; physically escorts inmate to outside facilities by vehicle or on foot; supervises visitation; performs physical search of inmates and facility. Minimum Qualifications: Must have high school diploma/GED\ Must be at least 18 years of age\ Must have a valid drivers license\ Must pass a background check including NCIC\ Will be fingerprinted and submit to a urinalysis\ Shift work required. (Positions is in classified service and is FLSA non-exempt) This positions hourly pay is $18.25 ALL POSITIONS MUST HAVE AN APACHE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION FOR CONSIDERATION.