Detention Specialist

Job Title : Detention Specialist

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Salary : $60,174.40 - $61,651.20 Annually

Location : El Paso County

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2400510

Department : Sheriff's Office

Opening Date : 09 / 21 / 2024

Closing Date : 9 / 29 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Mountain

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Job Summary :

This is an in-person position and is not eligible for remote work. Anticipated Work Schedule(s) : 10 hour shifts, 4 days a week.

Subject to change. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is non-exempt.

Shifts :

• 12 : 00am - 10 : 10am
• 5 : 00am - 3 : 00pm
• 9 : 45am - 7 : 45pm
• 2 : 35pm - 12 : 35am
• 7 : 20pm - 5 : 20am

Please be advised this position may close on or after 09 / 23 / 2024 without advance notice, should we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications.

Responsibilities :

• Assists in performing specialized duties essential to the care and custody of detainees housed in the El Paso County Jail.
• Monitors operations and provides administrative support to detention personnel.
• Escorts inmates, professional visitors, and other visitors throughout the facility.
• Coordinates required inmate movement with appropriate Detention personnel.
• Retrieves inmates from housing units and supervises their movement to designated areas.
• Coordinates work details with detention personnel, including logistics and follow up.
• Communicates / coordinates with deputies and other sections as required.
• Corresponds with inmates using the facilities Kiosk request system.
• Makes visual observations of visitors to the facility; assists with facility security.
• Provides relief for Security Technicians while on break.
• Assists deputies during meal hours, verifies meal and inmate counts.
• Performs inmate laundry exchange; supervises inmates assisting with this task.
• Answers phones and responds to callers.
• Provides Notary and Power of Attorney Services to detainees.
• Takes photographs and downloads them for documentation.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Must be honest, truthful, trustworthy, and possess a high degree of personal integrity.
• Knowledge of record keeping systems.
• Ability to comprehend and accurately maintain detailed records.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and organize paperwork.
• Ability to use standard office equipment.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Required Education and Experience :

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Licenses / Certificates :

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must obtain and maintain Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) Compliance within six months of employment.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, truth verification examination, motor vehicle record check, drug screen, and physical examination.

Work Conditions :

Duties are performed in a highly stressful, closed environment with minimal exposure to windows. Potential exposure to violent inmates, use of foul and disrespectful language, offensive smells, excessive noise, body fluid, and airborne pathogens.

Ability to work majority of shift on your feet, walking constantly; ability to ascend and descend stairs routinely; and ability to physically perform in high stress situations with possible hands-on physical contact.

Some travel may be required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently. Position requires shift work to ensure coverage for operations 24 hours per day 7 days per week;

may be required to workdays, evenings, or overnight depending on assigned shift.

VISION : El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

PURPOSE : We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.

El Paso County is an E-Verify and Equal Opportunity Employer. El Paso County adheres to Federal drug screening guidelines and requires a pre-employment drug screen.

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