What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheriff's Office Detention Specialist position at Adams County Colorado?
What Success Looks Like In This Job
Mission:
To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally
Vision:
To provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation.
Values:
A Detention Specialist maintains the security of the jail (in our control towers) while preserving order to ensure the safety and welfare of staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Adhere to policy, procedures, and post orders.
- Duties include but not limited to, answer calls for service; complete appropriate and required paperwork; testify in court; resolve conflict; complete required training; communicate clearly with citizens and other law enforcement professionals; dispense information to those who need it
- Prepare variety of reports.
- Observation of Activities for safety of Sheriff’s Office staff, contract staff and inmates.
- Communicate by using the computer, telephone, two-way radio and intercom systems. Detention Specialist has minimal physical inmate contact.
- Monitor and Record Inmate access (through the control towers) and movement to and from the modules, Individual pods, visiting areas, master control and booking control.
- Operate Control panels and emergency alarm systems.
- Report to Platoon Sergeant.
- Control access between front entrance, rear entrance and other secured areas of the Detention Facility.
- Track Inmate movement by logging information into the computer system, using JMS.
- Maintain balance of inmates using a roster, computer log, and physical count.
- Participate in training
- Maintain Inventory and key control.
- Notify Sergeant of Emergency Situations. Contact other agencies that are needed, i.e. (SWAT, Ambulance, Fire Dept, etc)
- Monitor emergency alarms; observe controls to ensure systems are operable
- Control access between the front entrance lobby, rear entrance, and other secured areas of the Jail facility
- Perform main switchboard operations for incoming calls for Sheriff's Office Facilities.
- Observe Deputy movement on the floor to ensure safety and security through observation from control tower and other assigned duty posts
- Record inmate information on inmate's chronological records. These records document history of disciplinary actions, contacts, extra issue items, medical needs
- Perform other duties that are assigned
Examples of Duties for Success
- Minimum 18 years of age
- Must have a High School Diploma/GED
- Valid Colorado Drivers License
- Ability to type 25 WPM with accuracy
- Knowledge of Computer Systems (MS Office Suite)
- Excellent Customer Service Skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to communicate effectively (Written and Oral)
- Ability to maintain level of confidentiality
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups and individuals
More Qualifications for Success
Benefits Guide - Active Employees 2025.pdf
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