Detention Officer I

at Yuma County in Yuma, Arizona, United States

Job Description

Job Summary This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer. **Applications are sought on behalf of the Juvenile Justice Center in Yuma County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to Juvenile Justice Center Human Resources in Yuma County.** NATURE OF WORK Under close supervision performs security work of routine difficulty, provides care and ensures the safety of juveniles in a detention center; observes behavior, and maintains the orderly conduct of detainees and visitors; supervises and protects detainees according to policies, procedures and regulations. Example of Work (Illustrative Only) Oversees the safety and security of the detainees, visitors, staff, and detention facility; monitors behavior of detainees, promotes acceptable attitude and accountability, and encourages rehabilitation techniques in accordance with Federal, State, County, and related laws; provides care, custody and control of detainees according to policies, procedures and regulations; maintains constant observation of detainee activities, keeps accurate records of activities, and maintains discipline; may physically restrain disorderly detainees and take steps necessary to control the environment, watches detainees for rule violations and behavioral changes; de-escalates potentially violent situations; processes initial bookings by completing paperwork, frisks and strip searches detainees to detect weapons and contraband, assesses hygiene needs, issues clothing, property inventory, and enters data into the computer system in accordance to statutory requirement; processes detainee’s releases; provides direct supervision to juveniles in custody; assists in transport of detainees to court, school, medical appointments/services and other trips to and from the facility; provides effective role modeling and mentoring to juveniles in the facility; implements and delivers programs to juveniles, supporting detention philosophy, goals and objectives; conducts inspections, security checks, and searches; serves meals and advises supervisor of detainee medical attention needs; participates in the investigation of incidents to include grievances; responds to and manages emergencies, life-threatening and hazardous situations, restrains combative, suicidal or mentally disturbed detainees; prepares and maintains chronological logs and records of facility and detainee activity; facilitates education and life skills programming in detention pods and classrooms; operates computer to enter and retrieve detainee information; operates radio communications equipment and office equipment; administers first aid procedures, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED); may testify in court proceedings; completes and maintains a variety of files and records, both written and electronically; assists in the coordination of resources within and those in contact with the detention center; works a rotating shift with rotating schedules; maintains regular and reliable attendance; maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of all information and material encountered within performing duties; monitors external grounds; identifies potential breaches to security; cleans and/or oversees routine cleaning of housing units; performs related duties as required or assigned.