Detention Officer Lateral - Registry

JOB SUMMARYMaintain safety and security of inmates, staff and detention facilities, provide custody and control of inmates, preserve order and discipline, and supervise inmates according to Pinal County Sheriff's Office Adult Detention Center (PCSO-ADC) policies and procedures and state and Federal regulations under basic supervision.TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIESMaintain custody and control of inmates according to policies, procedures, and regulations, perform work within scope of authority and training, and make proper decisions using sound judgment.Maintain safety and security of the staff, inmates, and detention facilities, monitor behavior of inmates, promote acceptable attitude and conduct, and perform tasks to maintain integrity and consistency of detention facility operations.Supervise inmate activities, maintain continuity and discipline, physically restrain uncooperative and disruptive inmates, intervene to avert fights, assaults, riots, and escapes, and solve problems within scope of authority.Provide equal protection and care for all inmates, including nutrition, hygiene, education, court and hospital transport, recreation, laundry, clothing, housing, medical assistance, behavior monitoring, and social interactive discipline.Monitor inmates for rule violations and behavioral changes, de-escalate potentially violent situations, and maintain appropriate use-of-force as needed for self-defense, defense of another, and to prevent escape.Perform constant inspections and security checks of all PCSO facility areas, conduct head counts and area searches, and assure all areas of the facility are safe, secure, sanitary, and free of contraband.Conduct body and cell searches for contraband and inventories, maintain accountability for keys, equipment, tools, and supplies, and account for inmates under direct vision and supervision at all times.Report and investigate disciplinary and behavioral issues and violations of inmate housing and facility rules.May perform special duties, including Disciplinary Hearing Officer.Assure that the facility and equipment are maintained in clean and effective operating order.Enforce local, state, and Federal laws and enforce compliance with PCSO post orders and standards.Update PCSO files, records, and event logs, maintain appropriate records, and prepare reports as required.Work with other state and regional law enforcement agencies on inmate issues.Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the Sheriff's Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.Perform other related duties as required.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORKHigh school diploma or GED equivalent.1 year of corrections/detention work experience.Must be a minimum of nineteen (19) years of age.Certificate from an accredited Correctional Academy.Valid Arizona State Driver's License.Must pass a thorough background investigation.For ACJIS users - Must pass a thorough background investigation and background re-investigation every 5 years.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional technical training and certifications may be required at the direction of the Sheriff or Designee.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONThis position will have direct inmate contact and will work rotating shifts.Accepting this position will require a TB skin test in the first 10 days of employment and annually thereafter. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certificates as applicable.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESKnowledge of Sheriff's Office policies and procedures, and detention Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).Knowledge of state and Federal laws, regulations, and statutes governing management of inmates and detention facilities.Knowledge of behavior patterns of incarcerated persons.Knowledge of processes, standards, and protocols for booking and releasing inmates.Knowledge of use-of-force rules.Knowledge of techniques of inmate control and defensive tactics.Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid, and CPR.Knowledge of principles of records management.Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.Ability to remain alert at all times and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations and in dealing with situations requiring diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment.Ability to communicate with inmates, mediate difficult situations, and use effective custody and control procedures.Ability to maintain and safely operate a variety of weapons, impact weapons, handcuffs and waist chains, special locks and keys, and chemical agents.Ability to interact with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.Ability to operate a personal computer and software applications.Ability to work alternating work schedules, weekends, holidays and be subject to call-out.Ability to work various (12) hour shifts and be subject to mandatory overtime.Ability to work independently and as a team member.Ability to follow and effectively communicate verbal and written instructions.ADA COMPLIANCE –Pinal County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.PHYSICAL DEMANDSEssential and other important responsibilities and duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for adequate physical performance abilities including the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, finger, feel, grasp, handle, reach, kneel, stoop, stand, ascend/descend stairs, perform repetitive motions and walk for a prolonged period of time.Must have adequate speech, hearing and eyesight, ability to perceive and distinguish colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals demonstrate mental and physical acuity.Exert substantial physical effort by pushing and pulling objects in excess of 100 pounds and the ability to lift, push or pull objects in excess of 50 pounds frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds constantly to move objects.Must be able to see and respond to dangerous situations and take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations.Must be physically able to handle inmate contact.The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information.Must be able to wear personal protective and/or uniform gear daily.May be required to use a respirator when performing duties requiring exposure to hazardous chemicals that may be biohazardous and carcinogenic.Requires the ability to react quickly under stressful work conditions and during emergency situations.WORK ENVIRONMENTWork performed is performed in a secure correctional environment and will occasionally have non-routine/incidental contact with inmates, exposure to emergency situations with exposure to a variety of safety hazards, strong odors or fumes, disease/blood/bodily fluids, pathogenic substances, toxic agents, hazardous materials, noise, explosives, vibrations and slippery or uneven surfaces.Work involves crisis situations that require making major decisions involving people, resources, and property where errors can lead to significant physical or mental consequences.Possible exposure to physical and verbal abuse.May be required to use a respirator when performing duties requiring exposure to hazardous chemicals and evidence that may be biohazardous and carcinogenic.Must be available to work long, irregular schedules, including nights, overtime, rotating shifts, and mandatory overtime, rotating posts, evenings, weekends and holidays, as required by the needs of the agency.THIS IS CONSIDERED A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION.This position requires candidates to successfully pass a post-offer drug screen prior to start date and random drug testing. Safety sensitive positions may reasonably be expected to come into contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials in the performance of the work duties and is therefore subject to the vaccination and training provisions presented in the County Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure Control plan.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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