Detention Support Specialist - YCSO (Countywide)

Posting number: 202600299

Department: Sheriff's Office

Job classification: Detention Support Specialist

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administrative Assistant, Corrections, Public Relations, Public Safety, Law Enforcement, Security, Community and Social Services, Office and Administrative Support

Under general supervision, performs a variety of administrative and security functions in a detention environment.

• Performs duties in the coordination and movement of the staff and inmate population through the monitoring of audio and video security systems, to include the electronic door controls.
• Monitors safety and security of the staff, inmates, and visitors by assessing the behavior of inmates while utilizing all the security systems provided.
• Communicates effectively with Detention Officers by effectively processing inquiries by staff on inmate activities and movements, as well as scheduled inmate activities.
• Updates all appropriate logs dealing with housing and inmate activity. Updates appropriate records management systems and completes necessary reports.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: A minimum of six (6) months of relevant experience.
• Additional Requirements: Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.

• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

• Exercising good judgment, applying logical thinking, and making sound decisions to accomplish tasks.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

• Respond to emergencies or stressful situations calmy, quickly, and decisively.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Analyze situations detect problems and facts.
• Observe or monitor objects, data, and/or behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Work Environment: The work environment is associated with an office. The work area is adequately lighted, heated or cooled and ventilated.

Physical Requirements: Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Additional Job Information: FLSA: Non-Exempt Grade: 5 Classification: Classified Safety Sensitive: No