What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Officer position at Graham County?
Title of position: Detention Officer
Position type: Full-time
Annual Salary: $45,808
Location: Graham County Sheriff’s Adult Detention Facility
Excellent benefit package including holidays, vacation time, sick time and retirement.
Description of responsibilities:
· Maintains the care and custody of inmates of the County Jail.
· Supervises inmates during work, exercise, or other activities.
· Performs frisk, strip, and area searches as necessary.
· Provides for the preparation and serving of meals to inmates.
· Transports inmates to and from other facilities as necessary.
· Inventories inmate property.
· Makes periodic counts of the number of inmates housed in the County Jail.
· May perform functions associated with the admission and discharge of inmates.
· Operates law enforcement radio communications systems as necessary.
· Types reports and other materials related to the custody of inmates.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Required experience: The ideal candidate will have prior experience in security, detention, law enforcement, regulatory enforcement or any combination of education or training which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Preference will also be given to applicants with First Aid/CPR Training and who are bilingual in English and Spanish.
Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; possession of a valid Arizona driver’s license, with a history of safe driving and the ability to maintain a safe driving record; willingness to reside in Graham County upon appointment
How to apply: For more information or applications contact our web site at www.graham.az.gov/Jobs.aspxor the Human Resources Department, Graham County General Services Building, 921 Thatcher Blvd., Safford, AZ 85546. Completed applications can be submitted online or delivered to the Human Resources Department. To receive the most up to date information for our open positions please like our Graham County Facebook page or sign up to receive notifications from our website at www.graham.az.gov.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,808.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45,808