Detention Specialist
qualifications
Detention specialists are tasked with monitoring and keeping track of inmates and staff within the detention facility. The individual must possess a strong knowledge of computer systems, particularly MS Office Suite.They must demonstrate excellent customer service skills, ensuring positive and effective interactions. The ability to multi-task is essential. Effective communication skills, both written and oral, are critical for conveying information clearly and professionally. Must be able to maintain confidentiality, ensuring sensitive information is protected at all times. Finally, the individual must be capable of interacting effectively with diverse groups and individuals, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment
becoming a Detention Specialist
Salary
This position is pays at a salary range of $51,094.99-$71,532.99 annually
Definition
A Detention Specialist maintains the security of the jail (in our control towers) while preserving order to ensure the safety and welfare of staff, visitors, and inmates. This position requires no physical inmate contact. The main responsibilities for Detention Specialists are inmate accountability, inmate safety, and staff safety.
Examples of Duties
- Adhere to policy, procedures, and post orders.
- Duties include but not limited to, answer calls for service; complete appropriate and required paperwork; testify in court; resolve conflict; complete required training; communicate clearly with citizens and other law enforcement professionals; dispense information to those who need it
- Prepare variety of reports
- Observation of Activities for safety of Sheriff’s Office staff, contract staff and inmates.
- Communicate by using the computer, telephone, two-way radio and intercom systems.
- Monitor and Record Inmate access (through the control towers) and movement to and from the modules, Individual pods, visiting areas, master control and booking control.
- Operate Control panels and emergency alarm systems
- Control access between front entrance, rear entrance and other secured areas of the Detention Facility.
- Maintain balance of inmates using a roster, computer log, and physical count
- Notify Sergeant of Emergency Situations. Contact other agencies that are needed, i.e. (SWAT, Ambulance, Fire Dept, etc)
- Perform other duties that are assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Requirements:
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age
- Must have a High School Diploma/GED
- Valid Colorado Drivers License
Working Conditions
Working Conditions:
- A Platoon Shift:
- Sunday- Tuesday and every other Wednesday.
- B Platoon Shift:
- Thursday-Saturday and every other Wednesday. Each platoon has two shifts. Day Shift- 0645-1900 Night Shift 1845-0700. Shifts rotate from day shift to night shift every 3 months.
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