Detention Sergeant Non-Certified

JOB SUMMARY: The Detentions Sergeant (Non-Certified) oversees the daily operations and staff within a detention facility, ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of inmates and personnel. This role involves supervisory duties, administrative tasks, and active participation in the management of the facility. Benefits:Retirement, Health, Dental, Vision, Wellness,Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital, Life & AD&D Ins, Short-term and Long-term Disability, PTO, Sick Leave, Education Assistance. RESPONSIBILITIES: Respect and Community Community Understanding Acts as a Role Model for County Values Understands the role of Clear Creek County in providing service to its citizens and visitors. Develops Relationships: Shares appropriate information openly Relates to different types of people respectfully Builds on-going trust with others Supervision and Leadership: Directly supervise detention officers and support staff, providing guidance, training, and support as needed. Maintain discipline and morale among staff members, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to personnel. Security and Safety: Enforce facility policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure the security and safety of inmates, staff, and visitors. Conduct routine inspections of the facility, cells, and common areas to identify security risks or violations. Respond promptly to emergencies, incidents, or disturbances within the facility, taking appropriate action to resolve situations. Administration and Documentation: Maintain accurate records of inmate activities, incidents, and disciplinary actions, adhering to legal and regulatory requirements. Prepare reports, logs, and other documentation related to facility operations, incidents, and staff activities. Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and protocols to improve operational efficiency and compliance. Training and Development: Coordinate and conduct training sessions for detention officers on relevant topics such as safety procedures, crisis intervention, and inmate management. Stay informed about changes in laws, regulations, and best practices related to corrections and detention facilities, ensuring staff awareness and compliance. Collaboration and Communication: Liaise with other departments, agencies, and external stakeholders as necessary to coordinate activities, share information, and address concerns. Communicate effectively with inmates, staff, visitors, and supervisors, maintaining professionalism and confidentiality at all times. MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION: Associate's degree in Police Science, Law enforcement, Criminology or related field with experience of two years as or in a position equivalent to Police Corporal, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; a bachelor's degree will be preferred. This position is not required to hold a P.O.S.T certificate EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in corrections, law enforcement, or a related field. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills. Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution abilities. Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and procedures governing detention facilities. Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions under stress. Note: This position does not require certification as a law enforcement officer or detention officer, but relevant training and experience are preferred. NECESSARY EQUIPMENT USED: Firearms Handcuffs Aerosol irritant spray Car and handheld radios Police impact weapons Computer Breath test equipment KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Provides timely, clear and concise information to those having a need/right to know Demonstrates knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position Represents the County in a positive and professional manner Prepares financial records and reports and forecasts budget and capital expenditures for the Office Communicates effectively with individuals and groups from a wide variety of educational and cultural backgrounds Completes, processes and maintains a variety of records, charts and logs that are required in the performance of daily operations Makes effective presentations and discusses problems and possible solutions as required Interprets and applies relative policies and procedures and plans, implements and evaluates effectiveness of personnel and operating procedures Supervises, coordinates and plans daily activities of subordinates effectively Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, methods and activities of the Police Department as they pertain to the responsibilities of the Police Sergeant Utilizes thorough knowledge of the methods of criminal investigation and those processes involved Applies knowledge of Federal, State and local laws which apply to law enforcement Demonstrates thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all areas of law enforcement techniques, criminal behavior, legal rights, and other pertinent matters of law enforcement Utilizes skill in proper use of firearms Displays knowledge of the principles of organization, management, planning, development, and implementation of responsibilities as they relate to the activities of the position Schedules daily activities and establishes short and long term priorities on order to meet established goals Uses independent judgment and discretion in supervising subordinates, handling emergency situations, determining and formulating procedures, resolving problems, and advising the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Captain and BOCC in regards to Public Safety and related matters NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have a valid Colorado Motor Vehicle Driver's License Must pass a background check: Criminal & Traffic-Conviction of a crime will not be an absolute bar to employment Required legal authorization to work - United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: Must be physically able to operate a variety of law enforcement machinery and equipment Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work Work involves climbing, bending and stooping for short periods of time Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information; includes giving instructions and assignments to co-workers; includes the receiving of information and instructions from supervisor Ability to talk to diverse groups outside the agency Requires the ability to read a variety of documents and reports including arrest reports, face sheets reports, continuation pages, personal descriptor sheets,crime descriptive sheets, crime descriptor sheets, runaway/missing person reports, vehicle impound reports, tickets, supplement reports, contact cards, witness statements and mental health hold Requires the ability to prepare those items listed above and custody reports, DWI reports, fingerprint cards, work requests, property records, film records, parental notifications and evidence cards using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence Has the ability to apply principles of rational systems as applied to law enforcement to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of not always concrete but often very abstract probable cause situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instruction furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form Must be able to use and interpret law enforcement, medical and personnel terminology and language Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; to determine percentages and decimals; to utilize the basic principles of high school algebra and trigonometry; and to determine time and weight Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape and identify weapons Requires the ability to run, coordinate hands and eyes in using firearms and related law enforcement machinery, equipment and tools; to operate motor vehicles Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, law enforcement equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have high levels of eye/hand/foot coordination Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing-perceiving nature of sounds by ear) May be exposed to heat, cold, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, smoke, wetness, humidity, dusts, disease, explosives, intense light, electrical currents, or violence POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to 'biohazards' associated with blood-borne pathogens HIV (aids), HAV (Hepatitis A) virus, HBV (hepatitis B) virus, and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a 'biohazard' may result in severe illness or death. Members are required by Department policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat exposures to 'biohazards'. The County provides inoculation of HAV, HBV, (Testing for TB) Chickenpox, Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, & Pertussis), Meningococcal, MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella), and Influenza. Some vaccinations are only required once in a life time, and you may be required to show documentation of the vaccine. Employees who decline to be vaccinated will need to sign a Declination --- SUPERVISORY: Provides direct supervision, guidance, and training of Sheriff's Office personnel Oversees employee development through regular review of the processes and practices by which employees achieve Office and personal goals and objectives Serves as Acting Captain when designated to do so --- The above statements describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties, and responsibilities. Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons. --- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties, and responsibilities. Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).