DETENTION OFFICER

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*DETENTION OFFICER

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Lake Havasu City, AZ

Closing Date: Closes 02/27/2025 at 5:00 PM

OC25-146

Salary: $21.27-$31.05 DOQ



*Trainee Salary: $19.14

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: PD/Jail

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: Complete an online application.

Resumes in lieu of application will not receive consideration.

Please attach certifications.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Performs intermediate semiskilled work receiving and booking arrestees in the City jail, transporting prisoners to and from court or other related facilities, monitoring and supervising prisoners in work programs, maintaining inventory of all products needed in the daily operations of the jail, and related work as apparent or assigned.

Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Detention Officer Supervisor.

The ideal candidate will possess strong customer service skills, will be trustworthy, organized, reliable and self-motivated.

They must be a team player with the ability to multitask, accept direction well and be flexible.

They should be able to create and maintain a respectful and collaborative working environment as well as develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and co-workers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED and minimal experience in a detention facility, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to pass an extensive background investigation.

Possession of Food Handlers Card issued by an ANAB-accredited organization at hire.

Possession of CPR, AED and First Aid certifications issued by a nationally recognized certifying agency at hire.



*(Individuals without certification at hire will receive training conducted by the department).

Candidate will be a Trainee until certification is obtained.

Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for the position.

Valid Arizona Driver License of appropriate class.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required and are subject to change as needs and job requirements change.

Position assignments may vary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Receives and books persons into holding facility; completes paperwork, and physical prisoner searches; documents and maintains property inventory, photographs, fingerprints, and enters data into the Jail Management System.

Monitors prisoners at all times to ensure physical safety of all in detention center; maintains physical control of prisoners by using reasonable restraining techniques as necessary; gathers, records and forwards all pertinent documentation as needed or required.

Transports prisoners, including those with mental and/or physical impairments to and from court, other detention facilities and health facilities.

Monitors and maintains work-release prisoners regarding security, safety, job site ins...