Detention Support Specialist: Flagstaff - Sheriff's Office (0424)

Nature of Work

At Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.

Under supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in providing technical/clerical support to detention staff within the County Jail; performs related work as assigned.

This position offers a starting pay of $41,600 annually, with an increase to $42,848 after completion of OJT, and $44,134 after one year as a Detention Support Specialist.

There is a signing bonus up to $2000.

Please Note:

Both Full Time and Part Time positions are available. Please select your preference in the supplemental questions section.These positions would require you to work 12-hour shifts.

For questions regarding this posting please contact the Sheriff's Office at 928-226-5069.

Typical Duties

(Illustrative Only)

• Controls entry to and exit from the detention center in accordance with established procedures

• Monitors that firearms and ammunition are secured in the gun locker

• Performs visual security checks of inmate housing areas

• Schedules inmate visitation

• Sorts and delivers mail to the housing units, processes mail for proper addresses, contraband, money orders, etc.

• Reviews booking forms, inmate records, and court documents for accuracy and completeness

• Examines and interprets court orders and release documents to verify validity of each prisoner release

• Conducts manual and automated criminal history checks

• Enters property information, releases inmate property/monies as needed;

• Communicates appropriate inmate information, jail policies and procedures to the public by phone or in person

• Monitors inmate population, especially during officer-inmate contact situations

• Enters inmate data into the Jail Management Information system

• Receives funds, maintains accounts, and performs general clerical functions as needed

• Monitors security cameras and audio equipment

• Operates communications equipment, including two way radio

Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: sitting for computer entry, typing, answering telephones, etc; working with and around other staff, administration, inmates and citizens, etc; dealing with interruptions; repetitive motion (hand / wrist) for computer and phone work; vision acuity (near / far); hearing and speech for ordinary conversation; touch and finger dexterity for using radios, intercoms, telephones and computers. Environmental conditions include working inside, in warm area during spring and summer.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of appointment to the position. Must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D .

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must submit to a background search and successfully pass polygraph examination. Must not have a felony conviction within previous ten years or dishonorable discharge from the military. Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within previous five years. Must not have used dangerous/narcotic drugs in the past five years for more than experimentation.

Theideal candidatewill have previous customer service experience, good computer skills, and detail oriented.

Preferred qualificationsincludeprevious workexperience in law enforcement or the military.

This position is non-exempt from overtime.

This position is safety sensitive.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of:

• Detention facility operational policies and procedures

• Security systems and procedures

• Detention facility related software, i.e. ILEADS, ACJIS

• Modern office procedures and practices

• Cash handling procedures

Skill in:

• Use of computers and word processing software

• Use of multi-line phone system

• English grammar, spelling and arithmetic

• Office machine operation including cash register

Ability to:

• Prepare and maintain reports, records, forms, and logbooks

• Works safely and support the culture of workplace safety

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public

• Follow written and verbal instructions

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.