What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer position at City of Avondale?
The City of Avondale is accepting applications for the position of Detention Officer. This is a full-time position, FLSA non-exempt with benefits, including the Arizona Correction Officers Retirement Plan.
Current certified detention officers will be considered for this position if they have completed either the Arizona Correctional Officer Academy or training from any county Sheriff's Office academy.
Maintains daily logs of shift activity by creating and maintaining arrest files on all persons processed through the Avondale Police Department. Maintains inventory of all forms needed by Detention and Patrol.
Processes inmates/prisoners by completing paperwork, searching prisoners, fingerprinting, interviewing for any medical conditions, confiscating prisoner property, and taking photos.
Provides care, custody, and control of the facility and inmates contained within the Avondale City Jail by distributing meals, performing inmate movements, releases, bond procedures, and overseeing visitation, responding to medical emergencies, and processing inmate mail.
Ensures timely court appearances for all prisoners by escorting prisoners to City Court for appearances, preparing bond receipts, and collecting bonds. Prepares inmates for video court, sends court list to court clerks, and manages inmate movement during video court.
Maintains working vehicle by managing routine maintenance and fueling duties.
Purchases food and prepares meals for inmates by shopping and storing food, preparing food, and dispensing meals on weekends and holidays.
Attends required departmental meetings and training.High School Diploma or GED equivalency is required.
Successful graduation from an accredited Police Academy, Corrections Academy, or Detention Academy is required.
At least two (2) years of experience as a Detention Officer, Corrections, or Police Officer.
Valid Arizona Operator’s Driver’s License.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological examination, medical exam, and drug screen.Work requires the ability to read court documents, city and state criminal code catalogs, OSHA regulations, computer printouts, police reports, and victim rights material.
Work requires the ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Work requires the ability to write police reports and fill out forms, monthly statistical reports, and daily activity reports on any criminal activities concerning inmates.
Planning responsibilities include planning work details for inmates and ordering supplies and food to ensure adequate amounts are available. Organization and time management skills are utilized daily in prisoner management, transport, and court operations.
The incumbent may be assigned to prepare documents and perform research to recommend budget allocations.
Work involves the ability to make decisions within set standard practices and procedures. Professional judgment is required to apply the proper course of action.
The incumbent in this position has contact with others within the organization and may involve similar work units or departments within the City, such as Courts, which may be involved in decision-making or providing approval or decision-making recommendations for purchases or projects. In addition, the incumbent works with individuals outside the City who may belong to professional or peer organizations and various state and federal agencies. The incumbent may be assigned to work in specialty groups, committees, and meetings that may be conducted with peers and others, as designated by the supervisor. Employee must maintain regular attendance. Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Salary : $23 - $35
