AZ Post Detention Deputy

Security Officer

Under close supervision, performs security work of routine difficulty to control and care for detainees; performs law enforcement or investigative duties; provides security services to the Navajo County Superior Court; performs related work as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• 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; provides 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.
• Patrols Navajo County Complex and surrounding grounds as security and for the prevention of crime, enforcement of laws, and protection of life and property in assigned area. Looks for suspicious activities or persons; operates patrol vehicle; provides back-up assistance to co-workers; provides scene security.
• Arrests law violators; responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
• 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.
• Monitors environment and security computer systems.
• Attends sessions of the court as required and remains until dismissed by the Superior Court Judge.
• Conducts a physical inspection of the court room and jury room prior to and at the end of each session.
• Secures court room when court is not in session.
• Provides all civil service at the County Complex and jail.
• Performs all enforcement, investigation and citations through the entire county grounds and complex.
• Takes all active warrants and serves through the entire county grounds and complex.
• 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.
• Knowledge of all law enforcement and investigation principles, practice, methods, techniques, and equipment.
• Knowledge of all relevant laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to law enforcement.
• Knowledge of courtroom behaviors and activities, practices, and procedures.
• Skilled in effectively documenting, communicating verbally, and in writing.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
• Skilled at acting quickly and calmly with proper judgement in emergency situations.

Desirable Qualifications

High School Diploma or G.E.D.; AND must meet all Arizona POST requirements; AND valid driver's license; AND must be able to successfully pass polygraph, drug test, fingerprinting, and physical test; AND must be AZ POST certified.