DETENTION OFFICER #1484

POSITION SUMMARY:

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 various social, economic and cultural backgrounds; physical search, transportation and restraint procedures; practices and procedures as applied to a detention facility.

Ability to:? analyze situations, detect problems and facts; communicate orally and by telephone, with 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 detains; responding to emergencies or stressful situations calmly, quickly and decisively; work rotating shifts; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; follow written and verbal instructions; communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possess a high school diploma or GED; Must successfully complete within six month probationary period: 1) Facility Training Program (12 weeks); 2) Must complete a 240 hour Basic Detention Officer Academy when assigned and; 3) possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver?s license.? Required to complete a polygraph, psychological and physical fitness test; must be a resident of the county and 21 years of age at the time of hire.

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NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY**PAID ACADEMY TRAINING**EXCELLENT BENEFITS**

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*************************************************************Yavapai County Sheriff?s OfficeDispatcher (#1478), Prescott Arizona?DISPATCHERS WANTED - Qualified applicants must type 30 wpm and successfully pass an extensive background investigation. $14.50/hr. FT w/bfts. Closes 9/5/06.**************************************************************?

TO SEE A COMPLETE LISTING OF OPEN POSITIONS OR TO APPLY ONLINE?GO TO www.co.yavapai.az.us/employment.? CALL (928) 771-3252 FOR MORE INFORMATION.