Overview
Detention Deputy I Jobs in Holbrook, AZ at Navajo County
Title: Detention Deputy I
Company: Navajo County
Location: Holbrook, AZ
This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more
information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7436927
**Summary**
Under close supervision, performs security work of routine difficulty to
control and care for detainees; performs related work as assigned.
**Essential Job Functions**
- (Essential function, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities
Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other
characteristics.This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a
comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions
in this class.)*
- Maintains the safety and security of the staff, detainees, visitors
and facility; schedules and supervises detainee activities and
maintains discipline; may physically restrain uncooperative or
disruptive detainees and take steps to avert fights, assaults, riots
and escapes; conducts cell searches for contraband; conducts unit
safety checks; monitors cameras, fire extinguishers and smoke
detectors; inventories tools and supplies; accounts for detainees
under direct supervision; conducts detainee counts to insure
accuracy of total detainee population.
- Provides care for detainees; dispenses and oversees meals; provide
security for the nursing staff who administers medications and
oversees detainee hygiene and showers; schedules medical,
counseling, personal and other appointments, and conducts visiting
sessions; schedules transportation for appointments and visits
outside of the facility; transports and arranges transport for
detainees; documents all transports; delivers mail and allows
detainees to make personal and legal phone calls.
- Conducts booking and release of detainees; searches detainees;
collects and inventories property; completes fingerprints and
photos; completes booking forms; upon release, returns all property
and notifies victims; distributes records appropriately.
- Researches and assesses criminal history and capabilities; assesses
compatibility of each new detainee with others in the facility and
assigns cells; re-classifies and re-arranges housing as required by
detainee behavior; may supervise and monitor offenders detained
under electronic surveillance program.
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency radio calls; interrogates
and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in incidents;
identifies and collects evidence; completes detailed reports and
required paperwork.
- Testifies at court hearings and prepares reports and materials
requested and subpoenaed by the courts.
- Identifies, attends and conducts training and educational programs
and seminars.
- Escorts detainees to and from court appearances and provides
security while in court.
**Knowledge and Skills**
- Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules and regulations governing
correctional institutions.
- Knowledge of search, transportation, detainment and restraint
methods and procedures.
- Knowledge of human behavior and various social, economic and
cultural backgrounds.
- Skill in effectively communicating verbally and in writing.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
