Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator A, B, C (20828)

Description

Under the direction of the Property Supervisor, this position performs various records keeping and physical custody duties associated with the monitoring and safeguarding of inmate property for the Detention facility.

Duties

YOU MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT VALID EMAIL ADDRESS FOR APPLICATION STATUS NOTIFICATIONS (only one email address is accepted by the system).

Examples Of Essential Functions

The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required:

• Maintains and safeguards the property and funds of inmates and ensures the item(s) are properly entered on receipt, signs for acceptance, enters storage location on receipt and tags the item(s) with the appropriate identification numbers.
• Maintains a property folder with all transactions until an inmate leaves the Detention Facility and completes the record by releasing the property and funds to the inmate.
• Determines property storage and packing of property based on the stability and sensitivity of the item(s), i.e. spoilage, money, etc.
• Monitors the Detention information line.
• Manages visitation by setting visitation hours, signing in and verifying visitors, securing the personal items of visitors and directing visitors to the visitation area.
• Coordinates, verifies and logs bond information and processes checks for court.
• Restocks the laundry supplies and issues laundry to new inmates.
• Reconciles inmate accounts and cash reports.
• Does not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.
• Is committed to a high standard of safety laws and all of the Sheriff’s Office policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
• Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff’s Office discretion.
• Is available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff’s Office determines is necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
• Is available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the Sheriff’s Office determines are necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
• Performs duties onsite, except those job duties that are customarily or by nature performed offsite.
• Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principals, code of conduct, and policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office.
• Interacts effectively with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of the Sheriff’s Office procedures.
• Skilled in conflict resolution.
• Ability to operate a computer terminal to handle inmate data relating to personal property.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, other agencies and the general public.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
  
  

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School graduate or GED equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in inventory control/related field or performing clerical functions.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: N/A

Preferred Qualifications

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to obtain Notary Public certification.
• Must be able to type 25 wpm corrected.
• Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license.
• Must possess CPR and First Aid certification within the initial status period.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.

Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.

Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

• Spends 20% of the time sitting, 40% standing and 40% walking while on the job.
• Frequently uses eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery and writing utensils.
• Frequently involved in oral and auditory interaction, enabling interpersonal communication.
• Frequently stoops, kneels, crouches and balances while handling property.
• Frequently uses visual capacity including depth perception, enabling completion of required office duties.
• Occasionally lifts or carries up to 100 lbs. when moving property.
  
  

Supplemental Information

YOU MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT VALID EMAIL ADDRESS FOR APPLICATION STATUS NOTIFICATIONS (only one email address is accepted by the system).

Required Examinations

The screening process for any position within the Sheriff’s Office may include written test(s), an oral interview, skills test(s) and/or other selection methods designed to measure applicants’ ability to perform the essential functions of the job they are seeking. Required examinations also include, upon a conditional job offer:

• Polygraph Examination.
• Psychological Evaluation (for certain positions).
• Medical Examination, including a drug screen.
• Background Investigation. This will include, but is not limited to contact with the applicant’s former employers, associates, neighbors and other pertinent sources. Applicant’s military history, school records, police records and driving record will also be investigated. All examinations are conducted by qualified/licensed individuals designated by the Sheriff’s Office at the Sheriff’s Office expense.
  
  

Expected Duration Of The Application Process

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for the Sheriff’s Office, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately 4 to 8 weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.

Work Schedules

Employees are required to work the time periods and/or shifts, rotational and/or stationary, and location assignment, consistent with the needs of the Sheriff's Office.

Duty Assignments

All applicants hired by the Sheriff serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff of Arapahoe County and may be assigned to any of the agencies bureaus, sections or units at the discretion of the Sheriff or his duly appointed representative. Employment is at the will and pleasure of the Sheriff, per Colorado State Statute: 30-10-506. Written policies and other manuals do not alter the at will status of employment.

Community Policing

The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is committed to the implementation of the community-policing concept. Community policing is an organizational strategy and philosophy which emphasizes problem solving partnerships between the Sheriff's Office, neighborhoods and businesses, working together to create a better quality of life within the community.

Initial Status Period Of Employment

Successful applicants are subject to an initial status period of employment. This initial status period is 12 months for deputies, and 6 months for all other positions. The initial status period is regarded as part of the applicant’s examination process and will be utilized for purposes of employee evaluation, training and adjustment to the demands of the profession. New employees, who fail to perform satisfactorily during the period, may be separated from the Sheriff’s Office, depending on the circumstance of each case.

Applicant Disqualification Factors

Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Illegal Drug Use. Applicants who have recent illegal drug usage will be disqualified. Recent drug use includes marijuana within 1 year and all other illegal drug use within the past 5 years. All other illegal drug use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Any felony conviction
• Driving Record
• Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest
• Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior
• Documented record of prior work performance
• Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement
• Inability to perform the essential functions of the position
• Police history - type, frequency and nature of contacts(s).
• Providing false or misleading information during the application / selection process.
  
  

It is the policy of the Sheriff’s Office to not discuss the reasons why applicants were not selected for hire. There is no flexibility to this policy. Applicants may be notified of their disqualification at any point in the selection process. If you receive such a notice, it simply means that you do not meet our standards at this time. Receiving this notice does not indicate that you are ineligible to apply with other agencies.

Policy On Reapplication

Applicants who failed a written test may reapply and retest no sooner than six months from the date of they took the written test. All other applicants who are disqualified can reapply with the Sheriff’s Office no sooner than one year from the date of notification of non-selection.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer, who fully supports and complies with ADA.

• Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Arapahoe County is committed to making employment accessible to persons with disabilities.
• In accordance with Senate Bill 23-058, applicants understand that Arapahoe County will not request or require the applicant to include their age, date of birth, or date of attendance/graduation date on the initial application. Applicants understand that Arapahoe County can request or require an individual to provide documentation including copies of certification, transcripts, and other materials created by a third party. The applicant understands that the applicant can redact, if they so choose, information that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance/graduation from an educational institution on those requested/required certification, transcripts and other materials created by a third party.
  
  

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or attaching documents to your online application), call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627. Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching) it.

As a Regular Full-Time employee at Arapahoe County Government, you are eligible for benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Mandatory Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Pre-paid Legal Services
• Vacation and Sick Leaves
• Holiday pay
• Training and Educational Reimbursement Opportunities
  
  

For a more detailed listing of our benefit programs, click on the MENU link on the left and then Benefits Summary.

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If required, do you consent to the following: polygraph, background investigation, drug test, psychological evaluation, and medical exam?

• YES
• NO
  
  

02

Are you willing to work shift work, including weekends, holidays, and overtime?

• YES
• NO
  
  

03

What is your military / veteran status?

• I am not a veteran of military service.
• I am currently a member of military service.
• I am a veteran of military service, who was discharged under honorable conditions.
• I am a veteran of military servicewho was discharged under dishonorable conditions
  
  

04

Have you received a felony conviction or a deferred judgment in lieu of a felony conviction?

• YES
• NO
  
  

05

Have you ever been convicted of any municipal ordinance or law of any state or the United States, where the offense involved domestic violence?

• YES
• NO
  
  

06

Are you currently the subject of a permanent restraining or protection order resulting from domestic violence?

• YES
• NO
  
  

07

When was the last time you have used, tried, or experimented with marijuana?

• I have used marijuana within the past six months.
• I last used marijuana between six months and a year ago.
• I last used marijuana 1 - 2 years ago.
• I last used marijuana 2 - 5 years ago.
• It has been over 5 years since I last used marijuana.
• I have never used marijuana.
  
  

08

Have you used, tried, or experimented with any illegal drug, other than marijuana, in the past five years?

• YES
• NO
  
  

09

Have you been convicted of a D.U.I. / D.W.A.I. in the past 5 years?

• YES
• NO
  
  

10

Have you ever applied with the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office before?

• Yes
• No
  
  

11

If yes, please provide date(s) and type(s) of positions to which you have previously applied.

12

In the past five years, have you had your driver’s license suspended, denied or revoked in any state for any reason (e.g., unpaid traffic ticket, child support, etc.)?

• YES
• NO
  
  

13

How many Moving traffic violations have you been cited for in the past 5 years?

• 0-4
• 5-9
• 10 or more
  
  

14

How did you hear about this opportunity?

• Newspaper - Denver Post
• Newspaper - Other (please specify below)
• Internet - Monster.com
• Internet - Jobbing.com
• Internet - ArapahoeSheriff.org
• Internet - CareerBuilder.com
• Internet - governmentjobs.com
• Internet - Other (please specify below)
• Employee Referral
• Non-Employee Referral
• Job Fair (please specify below)
• Other (please specify below)
  
  

15

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

16

Does your educational background include having at least a High School Diploma or GED?

• YES
• NO
• Required Question