DETENTION OFFICER MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE "JOE ARPAIO SHERIFF"

A Detention Officer will be required to successfully complete a Detention Officer academy program conducted at 2627 South 35th Avenue, Phoenix (Maricopa County Sheriff?s Office Training Facility), before assignment to one of the County jail facilities, where under close supervision, they will perform work of routine difficulty in the custody, control, care and welfare of inmates.

As a Detention Officer you will Conduct security walks and head counts.  Performs inmate cell searches.  Performs searches of inmates and visitors.  Performs strip searches of inmates; conducts continual visual surveillance of inmates and various areas of detention facilities.  Provides inmate services, recreation, serving meals, visitation and clothing exchanges.  Selects and operates appropriate buttons, switches and knobs used to control doors, sliders and communication systems.  Monitors and controls all activities regarding inmate movement.  Pursues fleeing inmates on foot. Uses body force to gain entrance through barriers to seize or rescue inmates.  Subdues resisting inmates using approved non-lethal weapons; i.e., pepper spray (chemical discharge containing Oleo resin capsicum), stun devices (short duration exposure containing 50,000 volts and .0004 amps).  Performs basic first aid procedures and cardiopulmonary resuscitation as needed.  Gathers information for investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of the victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants.  Prepares logbook entries and writes reports.  Inventories and inspects security equipment.  Operates telephones, electronic equipment, fingerprint equipment, cameras and fax machines.  Communicates over radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.  Manages interpersonal conflicts to maintain order.