Detention Officer

Overview

NATURE OF WORK:
Performs varied tasks and services that support the operation of the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Oversees the safety and well-being of persons committed to the Juvenile Detention Center; reviews booking and release paperwork; transports detainees to court, school, medical appointments/services and other trips to and from the facility; escorts detainees to court, school, medical appointments/services and other trips to and from the facility; provides food, water and medical attention; investigates incidents and provides written reports; identifies and recommends changes in policies and/or procedures;
  
  fills out and maintains a variety of files and records; provides information and advice related to level of supplies and materials; assists in the coordination of resources within and those in contact with the detention center.
• Works a rotating shift with rotating schedules; performs other functions as assigned; the above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered a complete statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements; regular and reliable attendance is required.

• EXPERIENCE &
  
  EDUCATION:
  
  High school diploma OR GED; AND, One year of experience in law enforcement, social services, group homes OR closely related area; OR, Associates Degree in Social Services, Criminal Justice OR a closely related field; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
  
  Successfully complete the Yuma County Sheriff s Detention Officer Academy within 1 year of employment; pass criminal background checks, polygraph, psychological, physical or drug test prior to appointment; must have the ability to work all three shifts (days, afternoons and graveyards), holidays and weekends; a valid Arizona State driver s license may be required; COJET yearly accreditation is required; employees must obtain certification in CPR, First Aid, Van Safety;
  
  defensive driving and as a food handler within the first six months of employment; employees must maintain all certifications stated above; the above information is not to be considered a complete statement of additional requirements.

Work is performed in detention facility; work involves intense concentration on activities going on around one s location on a constant basis throughout the entire work shift; work occasionally involves personal danger, and potential exposure to hazardous, uncontrollable and life threatening situations; requires physical ability to subdue hostile individuals; and must be able to work during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift.

All applicants must be at least the age of 21; in addition to the regular screening process the applicant will be required to participate and pass the following: written employment test, physical agility, polygraph and psychological test;
The Supplemental Form is mandatory and it must be completed along with the Yuma County application.

EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

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Yuma County Human Resources - 198 S. Main St., Yuma, AZ 85364

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