Detention Officer I (Temporary) - YCSO (Countywide)

• Observes, controls, and supervises inmate activities.
• Maintains the safety and physical security of the facility, personnel, and inmates.
• Physically escorts inmates by vehicle or on foot.
• Processes inmate bookings and releases and maintains other Detention Records.
• Performs physical search of inmates and facility.
• Conducts inventories of detention facility supplies.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Principles and practices of detention.
• Principles of human behavior.
• Functions of the criminal justice system, restraint procedures, and court proceedings.
• Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
• Clerical office practices and procedures.
• Research techniques and report writing.
• Current Microsoft Office software.
• Filing and recordkeeping.

• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Organization and adherence to detail.

• Observe or monitor objects, data, and/or behavior to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Analyze, detect, and resolve problems.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Respond to emergencies or stressful situations calmly, quickly, and decisively.
• Work rotating shifts.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
• Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
• Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
• Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
• Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Yavapai County Government