Detention Operations Technician
Company: Arapahoe County
Location: littleton
Posted on: May 3, 2021
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Job Description:
While the full salary range for the Detention Operation
Technician position is $18.53 - $27.78 hourly / $38,542.40 -
$57,782.40 annually,the anticipated starting salary is $19.92
hourly / $41,433.60 annually. 2021 Benefits Summary GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: * Detention Facility focus:Under general direction from the
Sergeants and Deputies, this position is responsible for the
movement of employees/visitors/inmates by opening and closing doors
throughout the Detention Facility, monitoring all radio traffic and
video cameras throughout the facility, the safety and security of
the pods, inmate counts, and performing professional and
administrative duties associated with the security of the Detention
Facility. * Court House focus:Under general direction from the
Sergeants and Deputies, this position is responsible for monitoring
the safety and security of the court house, the public, the inmates
transferred to the court house and the Deputies that work in the
Court House via video surveillance system and radio communication.
Data entry of court paperwork received from Deputies in the AS400
system as requested by supervisors. Duties EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Detention Facility focus: The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential
functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or
marginal duties that may be required: * Observes security monitors to allow movement throughout the
Detention Facility using the internal security computer system;
monitors elevator movement in the Detention Facility and
security/fire systems in the courthouse. * Communicates with
individual pods regarding the final counting of inmates in each
pod; responsible for each pod performing inmate counts, logs inmate
counts into the computer system. * Monitors and controls radio
traffic within the Detention Facility; shuts down non-emergency
traffic during a crisis situation. * Controls the entire pod
security, opens doors to allow movement for individual rooms,
sally-ports and dayrooms. * Observes inmates and Deputies to ensure
safety and security of the dayrooms. * Documents significant and
unusual events that happen using the internal computer system as a
pod log entry. * Accounts for pod population during shift; manages
the receiving and movement of inmates for the pods for various
activities such as classes, court, testing, transfers, medical, and
release. * Manages recreation time for inmates and maintains a
log-book for lockdown determining when inmates go on and come off
of lock downs. * Answers pod phones and takes required action
regarding the movement of inmates. * Calls for assistance in
emergency situations. * Communicates with inmates, visitors and
personnel using an intercom system; answers questions from inmates
and informs Deputies of issues that may arise using the intercom;
directs inmate's actions using the intercom. * Checks in and out
door keys to detention personnel working in the facility. *
Conducts meal counts and inventories equipment. * Operates
computers and standard office equipment, including commonly used
computer software programs. * Is committed to a high standard of
safety laws and all of the Sheriff's Office policies and rules and
must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety
violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel. *
Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as
determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion. * Is available and
willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff's
Office determines is necessary or desirable to meet its needs. * Is
available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the
Sheriff's Office determines are necessary or desirable to meet its
needs. * Performs duties onsite, except those job duties that are
customarily or by nature performed offsite. * Follows and supports
the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational
principals, code of conduct, and policies and procedures of the
Sheriff's Office * Interacts effectively with others. * Performs
other duties as assigned. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Court House Focus: The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential
functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or
marginal duties that may be required: * Observes security monitors to allow movement throughout the
Court House, monitors elevator movement, and the security/fire
systems in the courthouse. * Monitors and controls radio traffic
within the Court House; shuts down non-emergency traffic during a
crisis situation. * Controls the entire Court House security. *
Observes inmates and patrons to ensure safety and security of the
Court House. * Documents significant and unusual events that happen
using the internal computer system. * Calls for assistance in
emergency situations. * Communicates with inmates, visitors and
personnel. * Does not pose a direct threat or significant risk of
substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or
others. * Operates computers and standard office equipment,
including commonly used computer software programs. * Is committed
to a high standard of safety laws and all of the Sheriff's Office
policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations
and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or
management personnel. * Maintains regular and acceptable attendance
at such level as determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion. *
Is available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week
as the Sheriff's Office determines is necessary or desirable to
meet its needs. * Is available and willing to work such weekends
and holidays as the Sheriff's Office determines are necessary or
desirable to meet its needs. * Performs duties onsite, except those
job duties that are customarily or by nature performed offsite. *
Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational
philosophies, operational principals, code of conduct, and policies
and procedures of the Sheriff's Office * Interacts effectively with
others. * May be assigned other duties as necessary. Requirements REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Thorough knowledge and understanding of the safety and
security of the Detention Facility and/or the Court House. *
Knowledge of computers and commonly used computer software
programs. * Understanding of officer safety. * Ability to operate
computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as
any other standard office equipment as required by position. *
Ability to multi-task and stay calm during busy times or in a
crisis situation. * Ability to verbally communicate with Deputies,
patrons and inmates in an effective manner. * Attention to detail
when managing the movement of inmates within the facility. *
Ability to observe inmates, patrons and deputies and use discretion
in certain situations. * Ability to communicate effectively in both
verbal and written English. * Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow workers
and the general public. * Ability to apply sound reasoning and
decision-making. * Ability to interact in a professional manner
with all staff. * Ability to get along well with others. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent. EXPERIENCE: No specific requirement. OR Any equivalent of education and experience that satisfies the
requirements of the job CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: None. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * College coursework in criminal justice. * Two (2) years of
experience working in a law enforcement agency. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: * Must possess CPR and First Aid certification within the
initial status period. * Must be able to work rotating shifts,
weekends and holidays. * Must be 18 years of age or older. * Must
possess a valid driver's license. Supplemental Information PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following are some of the physical demands commonly
associated with this position. They are included for informational
purposes and are not all inclusive. Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time. Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time. Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time. * Constantly uses eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the
use of automated machinery, and writing utensils. * Spends 10% of
the time sitting, 90% standing or walking while on the job. *
Constantly uses visual capacity including depth perception and
peripheral vision enabling completion of required duties. *
Constantly involved in oral and auditory interaction, enabling
interpersonal communication. JOB-RELATED CONTACTS: Contacts are with any individual of the public, an inmate or
arrestee, supervisors, and co-workers occur on a daily basis WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally confined to a prisoner housing area or a Court
House setting. Members must be available for work assignments to
include rotating shifts, weekends and holidays. May be stressful
during peak activity periods demanding full attention and
coordination. 401(a) DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees participate in a
mandatory defined benefit program designed to help employees
establish a source of income for retirement years. Through the
Plan, eligible employees must set aside 9.00 percent, which is
subject to change in the coming years, on a pretax basis of which
the County matches dollar-for-dollar. BIO-HAZARD NOTICE: This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk
to "biohazards" associated with blood-borne pathogens HIV (aids),
HBV (hepatitis B) virus, and airborne transmissions of TB
(tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a "biohazard"
may result in severe illness or death. Members are required by
agency policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation
may be required to prevent or treat exposures to "biohazards". APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS: Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from
further consideration include, but are not limited to, the
following: * Illegal Drug Use -Applicants who have recent illegal drug
usage will be disqualified. Recent drug use includes marijuana
within one (1) year and all other illegal drug use within the past
five (5) years. All other illegal drug use will be evaluated on a
case-by-case basis. * Any felony conviction * Driving Record -This
includes receiving a DUI within the past five (5) years, having
your driver's license suspended for any reason within the past five
(5) years, and having five (5) or more tickets within the past five
(5) years. * Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of
interest * Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior *
Documented record of prior work performance * Unsuccessful
completion of any basic requirement * Inability to perform the
essential functions of the position * Police history - type,
frequency and nature of contacts(s) * Providing false or misleading
information during the application/selection process It is the policy of the Sheriff's Office to not discuss the
reasons why applicants were not selected for hire. There is no
flexibility to this policy. Applicants may be notified of their
disqualification at any point in the selection process. If you
receive such a notice, it simply means that you do not meet our
standards at this time. Receiving this notice does not indicate
that you are ineligible to apply with other agencies. REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS: The screening process for any position within the Sheriff's
Office may include written test(s), an oral interview, skills
test(s) and/or other selection methods designed to measure
applicants' ability to perform the essential functions of the job
they are seeking. Additional required tests/examinations also include: * Wonderlic Test * Phase I Suitability Exam * Polygraph
Examination Additional screening may include: * Psychological Evaluation * Medical Examination, including a
drug screen * Background Investigation - This will include, but is
not limited to, contact with the applicant's former employers,
associates, neighbors and other pertinent sources. Applicant's
military history, school records, police records and driving record
will also be investigated. All examinations are conducted by
qualified/licensed individuals designated by the Sheriff's Office
at the Sheriff's Office expense. EXPECTED DURATION OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS: Due to the nature of the application and selection process for
the Sheriff's Office, applicants can reasonably expect the
application process to take a significant amount of time to
complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire.
Typically, it takes approximately six (6) to twelve (12) weeks from
the date of application to complete the entire selection process.
The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary
depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an
estimated duration of the selection process. WORK SCHEDULES: Employees are required to work the time periods and/or shifts,
rotational and/or stationary, and location assignment, consistent
with the needs of the Sheriff's Office. DUTY ASSIGNMENTS: All applicants hired by the Sheriff serve at the pleasure of the
Sheriff of Arapahoe County and may be assigned to any of the
agencies bureaus, sections or units at the discretion of the
Sheriff or his duly appointed representative. Employment is at the
will and pleasure of the Sheriff, per Colorado State Statute:
30-10-506. Written policies and other manuals do not alter the at
will status of employment. COMMUNITY POLICING: The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is committed to the
implementation of the community-policing concept. Community
policing is an organizational strategy and philosophy which
emphasizes problem solving partnerships between the Sheriff's
Office, neighborhoods, and businesses working together to create a
better quality of life within the community. INITIAL STATUS PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT: Successful applicants are subject to an initial status period of
employment. This initial status period is twelve (12) months for
all positions. The initial status period is regarded as part of the
applicant's examination process and will be utilized for purposes
of employee evaluation, training and adjustment to the demands of
the profession. New employees, who fail to perform satisfactorily
during the period, may be separated from the Sheriff's Office,
depending on the circumstance of each case. POLICY ON REAPPLICATION: Applicants who failed a written test may reapply and retest no
sooner than six (6) months from the date they took the written
test. All other applicants who are disqualified can reapply with
the Sheriff's Office no sooner than one (1) year from the date of
notification of non-selection. This job announcement does not constitute a contract of
employment. Should there be any discrepancy or error in this job
announcement, the applicable policy or pay rate will apply. The
Sheriff's Office retains the right to amend this job announcement
at any time without notice. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, who fully
supports and complies with ADA, EEOEM/F/D/V. Should you require an accommodation to apply for this position,
please contact Human Resources. Connect With Us!
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