POSITION: Sergeant, Detention/Dispatch DUTIES: - Plans, organizes, and coordinates the work of detention/dispatch deputies. - Corrects minor work problems and counsels detention/dispatch deputies as needed. - Supervises County Jail operations and Jail Deputies involved in the processing (in and out) of the County Jail facility, care, and detention of prisoners. - Acts as property clerk and work furlough supervisor (as needed). - Plans, coordinates, and/or supervises the conduct of jail searches. - Coordinates the transport of prisoners to and from jail, doctor appointments, hospital, courts, and other facilities. - Performs the duties of a detention/dispatch deputy as required, including cell assignment, meal service, and mail collection/distribute - Acts as an information source regarding jail operations. - Assists the staff by answering questions/handle various situations. - Reviews, prepares, and processes a variety of reports related to jail operation. Reviews logs and other paperwork from shifts. - Communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms. - Maintain discipline and orderly conduct among inmates. - Read, interpret, understand and apply laws, rules, and policies with sound judgment. - Fingerprints the public for permits or applicants as required by law. - Schedules work assignments. - Make and maintain close relationships with other facilities. - Ability to remain calm and deescalate tense or emotional situations. - Other duties may be assigned by the Sheriff or designee. - Performs supervisory duties in dispatch areas as well. - Receives incoming routine and emergency phone calls and radio traffic. - Documents and broadcasts accurate information to emergency response and law enforcement personnel. - Reviews work of subordinate deputies responsible for dispatch duties. - Coordinates police, fire, ambulance, and other responders. - Monitors facility cameras for illegal activity, safety and security, and inmate security. - Answers intercom requests from inmates. - Maintains facility security through the control panel. Controls access, egress, and movement of personnel and inmates. - Monitors fire, water system and remote alarm systems and cameras. REQUIREMENTS: - High school diploma or GED equivalent. - Two years of work experience in a jail system requiring daily supervision of inmates. - Must have a valid Colorado driver's license upon employment. - Ability to speak at a level to convey information. - Visual acuity at a level to view a computer terminal, analyze data, read extensively, and at a level to determine accuracy and thoroughness of work assigned. - Skill in computer operations and usage of software systems. - Mathematical skills. - Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. - Must have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. - Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. - Ability to multitask. - Familiarity with proper radio procedures in compliance with FCC regulations. - Must pass an extensive background investigation. - Ability to maintain confidentiality of operations and information obtained during the course of duties. - Minimum 21 years of age. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: - Must pass a drug test, inclusive of marijuana. - Work is performed in a smoke-free jail environment and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures. - Work involves intense concentrating on activities within the facility on a constant basis throughout the entire work shift. - Work occasionally involves personal danger, exposure to noise, chemicals, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and potentially hostile, violent, uncontrollable, and life-threatening situations. - Includes working in enclosed spaces for extended periods of time. Work includes rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and may require nforeseen overtime. PREFERRED SKILLS: - Supervisory experience with a preference in detentions and/or dispatch. - Leadership/supervisor training. - College degree in related field of study and/or experience in supervision. - Colorado POST certification. - Current first aid/CPR certification or obtain within 3 months of hire. - Familiarity of CAD systems. - Bilingual skills. - Working knowledge of CCIC/NCIC rules, regulations, and procedures, as well as system security. WAGE: 10/$21.03 - $21.87 per hour DOE SHIFTS: Various JOB SITE: Del Norte, Colorado BENEFITS: - Full package of benefits to be discussed further with the Employer. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).