What are the responsibilities and job description for the Programs Specialist - Sheriff position at Adams County?
To promote the physical, creative and social development of inmates detained at the Adams County Detention Facility.
Examples of Duties for Success:
- Report to the Programs Supervisor.
- Adhere to policies, procedures, and post orders.
- Attend required trainings and practice safety/security awareness.
- Utilize effective interpersonal communication skills (verbal, nonverbal, written, listening)
- Provide professional customer service.
- Promote a positive team atmosphere.
- Prepare reports as directed and meet required deadlines.
- Daily use: Telephone/Two-Way Radio/Jail Management System/Judicial Databases/Microsoft Office Applications
- Obtain notary certification while in training and maintain certification throughout employment in this position.
- Work with the inmate population, individually and/or in a group setting, while maintaining control of the environment.
- Supervise inmate workers in the course of their duties
- Conduct/supervise recreational activities, games, tournaments, art classes, and other leisure activities for the inmates within the Detention Facility.
- Prepare lesson plans and recreation/leisure activity handouts for the inmates.
- Maintain an inventory of games and recreational equipment. Provide inventory information to the Programs Supervisor for purchasing.
- Assist in getting inmates to scheduled programs.
- Organize, promote, and develop interest in activities and special programs for inmates.
- Assist with sign-up sheet for various programs.
- Perform game exchanges and provide recreational equipment to the housing units on a regular basis.
- Gather inmates for scheduled programs.
- Maintain inventory, suggest items to order, and receive recreational equipment and supplies.
- Assist with coverage in the Law Library (Program Rosters, Book Exchange, Law Desk, Resources).
- Assist with coverage of the mail room (collect, process, and disseminate mail).
- Assist the volunteers in the volunteer program.
- Assist inmates with physical and mental disabilities in accessing and participating in Facility programs in accordance to their classification level.
- The job responsibilities of the Recreation Assistant and Library Assistant may be shared and rotated positions
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Must have a valid Colorado driver's license
- Employee should possess mental alertness and the ability to adapt to changing routines
- High School Diploma or equivalent education
- Two years of college in addition to experience working with inmates in a Correctional Facility Setting or similar situation is preferred
2026 Adams County Employee Benefit Guide.pdf
- Knowledge of computer systems (MS Office Suite)
- Excellent customer service and teamwork skills
- Effective oral and written communication skills are necessary
- Knowledge of basic legal terminology is preferred
- Ability to facilitate and control group activities in a secure environment
- Ability to make sound decisions quickly
- Ability to be assertive and self-motivated
Salary : $48,730 - $68,223