Pay Range:
$26.40 - $31.07 hourly (DOE)
MONTROSE COUNTY BENEFIT INFORMATION:
2026 Montrose County Benefit Information (https://www.montrosecounty.net/1109/2023-Benefits) (https://www.montrosecounty.net/1059/2022-Benefits)
General Statement of Duties: Ensure Detention Center Security and Public Safety through custody and control of incarcerated offenders. Maintain order and discipline within the facility’s inmate population. Ensure the general health, safety, and welfare of the inmates and promote rehabilitation. Maintain issued uniforms and equipment. Display appropriate standards of conduct. Become knowledgeable of/be able to effectively implement policies and operational procedures as directed by superior authority.
Supervision Received: The works is performed under the general direction and supervision of a Detentions Sergeant and/or Team Supervisor while some leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative.
Supervision Exercised: If the need arises, this individual may be required to supervise and/or train new employees under the direction of their supervisor.
Essential Functions: Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in positions of this class. The Montrose County Sheriff and/or Undersheriff reserve the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time.
- Conduct regular inspections of inmate housing areas to detect and correct problems adversely affecting facility security, safety, sanitation, and inmate welfare.
- Monitor and directly supervise the daily activities of inmates including group recreation, work details, meals, programming, and general movement throughout the facility.
- Enforce established rules and regulations governing the conduct of inmates. The use of physical force may be applicable at times.
- Conduct searches to control contraband and detect breaches of security.
- Respond to the legitimate needs of the inmates, providing reasonable counsel and assistance.
- Prepare reports describing unusual incidents and routine activities. Maintain logs used as official records.
- Participate in required formal, physical and on-the-job training, to include arrest control and firearms training.
- Assist other detentions staff as necessary.
- Assist the public and related judicial agencies with legitimate business needs.
- Assist with the intake, booking and release processing of offenders.
- Promptly communicate matters of importance to superiors and other detentions staff.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Minimum age of 21.
Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. This is a position of trust and will require a level of maturity and responsibility. Experience is helpful but not expressly needed. We will consider education combined with experience to determine eligibility.
Required Knowledge:
- Good knowledge of English composition, arithmetic, spelling and modern office equipment.
- Ability to operate two-way radio equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain records and files and to prepare written reports from such information.
- Ability to prepare accurate and reliable reports and log entries containing findings.
- Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or verbal instructions.
- Ability to perform a wide variety of electronic and mechanical control tasks with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines and in an atmosphere of personal danger.
- Ability to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology.
- Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.
Language Skills: Ability to communicate well with detentions personnel, law enforcement officials, inmates, facility visitors and the public. Ability to communicate well with staff, inmates and the general public both verbally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other County employees, supervisory personnel, law enforcement and emergency response personnel and inmates.
Mathematical Skills: Must have the ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Skills: Must be able to apply basic principles of logic and reasoning to a variety of practical problems. Have problem solving and troubleshooting skills. Must have strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work on multiple tasks. Must be able to exercise some independent judgment and function under pressure. Must be able to accomplish assigned tasks to meet established performance standards and objectives and thinks through the consequences of a decision prior to making it.
Computer Skills: Ability to type and make computer data entries at a reasonable rate of speed. Ability to operate a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet and database applications appropriate to assigned duties.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate well with detentions personnel, law enforcement officials, inmates and facility visitors.
- Sufficient vision, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to observe suspicious activities and monitor video screens for long periods of time.
- Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate electronic and mechanical systems and controls, log and document personal items, monitor for suspicious activities and conduct searches of personal property.
- Sufficient personal mobility, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to move rapidly in confined spaces to monitor and observe activities on numerous video screens.
- Work is generally confined to a standard sitting or standing environment.
- Because the work is performed in close proximity with detained inmates convicted of felony crimes, the work involves an element of personal danger.
The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position:
- Spends 35% of the time sitting, and 65% of the time either standing or walking while in the facility.
- Occasionally lifts up to 50 lbs. when moving supplies or files.
- Verbal and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as telephones and hand held radios.
- Maneuvering of stairs and minimal obstacles.
- Eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of electronic equipment.
- Visual capacity enabling operation of electronic equipment and to navigate through the facility.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are typically moderately quiet. Depending upon are of assignment, may work in a court facility, detentions facility, an office, or a motor vehicle and/or outdoor locales where there are physical discomforts associated with weather changes and confined areas or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like. While performing the essential functions of this position, the incumbent is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles and contagious or infectious diseases.
The position is exposed to a physically challenging environment, which may include exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens, physical assault, verbal assault, loud noises, prolonged sitting, restricted movement outside the facility, and highly stressful and hazardous situations. May be subject to dangerous situations and/or individuals. Must be able to restrain violent, disoriented and/or mentally disabled persons. May be stressful due to the nature of personal contacts with inmates.
Special Requirements: Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record. Subject to pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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