What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer I: Page - Sheriff's Office (0224) position at Coconino County, AZ?
Salary : $47,807.97 Annually
Location : Page, AZ
Job Type : Regular Full Time
Job Number : 0804081
Department : Sheriff's Office
Opening Date : 01 / 28 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Arizona
Nature of Work
At Coconino County, public service matters. Our dedication to public service promotes a culture that elicits employee growth, cultivates inspiration, and creates future leaders by empowering employees to solve internal and external customer needs and exceed customer service expectations. As an award-winning organization with high regard for cultural diversity and the positive contributions of the many thriving cultures within our county, our nation, and our society, Coconino County leads a variety of initiatives that celebrate diversity; from our Annual Diversity Day, and monthly Heritage Lunch & Learns, to book clubs, and professional development academies which target diverse workforce segments. Coconino County's respect for diversity is shared throughout the organization. Be part of this optimistic, innovative team where outstanding customer service creates dynamic solutions and engages leadership at every level.
Under limited supervision performs security work of routine difficulty in the supervision, care, and welfare of inmates detained in the Jail facility; performs related work as assigned.
WHY SHOULD YOU JOIN OUR DETENTION TEAM?
- On-the-job training (OJT) prior to attending 320-hour in-house Detention Academy. After successful completion, you would receive 13 hours of college credit
- Starting pay is $47,807.97 annually
- Up to $2000 signing bonus.
- Promotional opportunity after 6 months of employment
- Additional training Opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Correctional Officer Retirement Plan
- Participation in the Detention Officer Incentive Plan which gives officers the opportunity to get a payout after 2 years of employment or use that payout for Home Purchase Assistance after two years of employment.
Please Note :
This position is location in Page, Arizona.
For questions regarding this posting please contact the Sheriff's Office at 928-226-5069.
Typical Duties
Illustrative Only)
Essential functions of this position include but are not limited to : driving; standing and walking to work within jail population on different levels; climbing stairs; working with and around other detention staff, administrative staff, inmates and the public; dealing with interruptions; vision-acuity-near, needed for facility safety, computers, equipment, etc; hearing-ordinary conversation, speech-ordinary conversation, loud talking, and touch-finger dexterity needed for facility safety, computers, live scan, equipment, inmates, citizens, alarms, radio equipment and overhead paging, etc. Exposure to noise from inmates, citizens, other employees, alarms, paging system, etc., and exposure to odors such as pest control, kitchen, cleaning supplies, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
Must not be less than eighteen years of age, a citizen of the United States and a resident of Arizona state (ARS § 38-201 ) upon appointment to the position. Must reside within Coconino County upon appointment to the position. Must be a high school graduate or possess a G.E.D.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :
Must obtain an Arizona driver's license upon appointment to the position and maintain it throughout employment. Must successfully pass a written examination, interview board, and physical agility test. Must successfully complete a background check, polygraph examination, and medical examination prior to employment. Must not have a felony conviction within the last ten years or dishonorable discharge from the military. Must not have a misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence within the previous five years. Must not have used dangerous / narcotic drugs in the past five years for more than experimentation. Must successfully complete a minimum of 240 hours of correctional training within twelve months of employment.
Preferred qualifications include previous law enforcement experience and / or military experience.
This position is non-exempt from overtime.
This position is safety sensitive.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Working knowledge of :
Some knowledge of :
Ability to :
Coconino County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits
Coconino County offers a comprehensive employee benefits
package to regular employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes :
Regular Part Time employees receive some benefits on a pro-rated basis. Temporary and Seasonal employees do not receive benefits).
Elective Coverage
This position requires you to work in Page, Arizona. Can you fulfil this requirement?
This position requires you to work 12 hour shifts. Can you fulfill this requirement?
Sheriff's Office : As part of the application process, you are required to submit a completed background packet to the Sheriff's Office prior to the close date of this position. The following link will allow you to download the 25-page background questionnaire. If you need assistance or have any questions regarding the download, please call Human Resources at (928) 679-7100.
Required Question
Salary : $2,000 - $47,808
