Responsible for the care, custody and control of inmates.

• Observes, controls and supervises inmate activities.
• Maintains the safety and physical security of the facility, personnel, and inmates.
• Physically escorts inmates by vehicle or on foot.
• Processes inmate bookings and releases, maintains other Detention Records.
• Performs physical search of inmates and facility.
• Conducts inventories of detention facility supplies.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Expectations:

• Analyze situations, detect problems and facts.
• Communicate effectively orally and by telephone, verbally and in writing with public and employees in a face-to-face setting.
• Observe or monitor objects, data, and/or behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Physically restrain detainees.
• Respond to emergencies or stressful situations calmly, quickly and decisively.
• Work rotating shifts.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.

Experience:
No experience needed.
Education:
High school diploma or GED.

Interpersonal Skills:
Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the county for the purposes of giving or obtaining information, building relationships, making reports, or soliciting cooperation.

Other Skills:
Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time. Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license. Required to complete a polygraph, psychological and physical fitness test and be 18 years of age at the time of hire. This position is subject to a flexible work schedule based on a work period of 80 hours worked within a 14 day period pursuant to Section 207 (k) of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.