Detention Officer I

Juvenile Detention Center Position

Performs varied tasks and services that support the operation of the Juvenile Detention Center.

Examples of Work (Illustrative Only):

• Oversees the safety and well-being of persons committed to the Juvenile Detention Center
• Reviews booking and release paperwork
• Transports detainees to court, school, medical appointments/services and other trips to and from the facility
• Provides food, water and medical attention
• Investigate incidents and provides written reports
• Identifies and recommends changes in policies and/or procedures
• Fills out and maintains a variety of files and records
• Provides information and advice related to level of supplies and materials
• Assists in the coordination of resources within and those in contact with the detention center
• Works a rotating shift with rotating schedules
• Performs other functions as assigned

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

Experience & Education: High school diploma OR GED; AND, one year of experience in law enforcement, social services, group homes OR closely related area; OR, Associates Degree in Social Services, Criminal Justice OR a closely related field; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

Additional Requirements: Successfully complete the Yuma County Sheriff's Detention Officer Academy within 1 year of employment; this classification requires the applicant to pass criminal background checks, polygraph, psychological, physical or drug test prior to appointment; must have the ability to work all three shifts (days, afternoons and graveyards), holidays and weekends; a valid Arizona State driver's license may be required; Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET) yearly accreditation is required; employees of this classification are required to obtain certification in CPR, First Aid, Van Safety; defensive driving and as a food handler within the first six months of employment; employees of this classification must maintain all certifications stated above.

Physical Demands and Working Environment: Work is performed in detention facility; work involves intense concentration on activities going on around one's location on a constant basis throughout the entire work shift; work occasionally involves personal danger, and potential exposure to hazardous, uncontrollable and life threatening situations; requires physical ability to subdue hostile individuals; and must be able to work during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift.

Special Requirements: All applicants must be at least the age of 21; in addition to the regular screening process the applicant will be required to participate and pass the following: written employment test, physical agility, polygraph and psychological test. The Supplemental Form is mandatory and it must be completed along with the Yuma County application.