Aspire HR Inc.
Detention Operations Technician (Sheriff's Office)
Aspire HR Inc., Englewood, Colorado, us, 80151
Title: Detention Operations Technician (Sheriff's Office)
Job Number:252
Salary:$23.11-$34.68
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: DLO Team 4-1
Location: 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO, 80112
Job Type:Hourly Full-Time
Posting Date:11/04/2025
Closing Date:11/18/2025
Under general direction from the Sergeants and Deputies, this position is responsible for the movement of employees/visitors/inmates by opening and closing doors throughout the Detention Facility, monitoring all radio traffic and video cameras throughout the facility, the safety and security of the facility and pods, inmate counts, and performing professional and administrative duties associated with the security of the Detention Facility.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Observes security monitors to allow movement throughout the Detention Facility using the internal security computer system; monitors elevator movement in the Detention Facility and security/fire systems in the courthouse.
Communicates with individual pods regarding the final counting of inmates in each pod; responsible for each pod performing inmate counts, logs inmate counts into the computer system.
Monitors and controls radio traffic within the Detention Facility; shuts down non-emergency traffic during a crisis situation.
Controls the entire pod security, opens doors to allow movement for individual rooms, sally-ports and dayrooms.
Observes inmates and Deputies to ensure safety and security of the dayrooms.
Documents significant and unusual events that happen using the internal computer system as a pod log entry.
Accounts for pod population during shift; manages the receiving and movement of inmates for the pods for various activities such as classes, court, testing, transfers, medical, and release.
Manages recreation time for inmates and maintains a log-book for lockdown determining when inmates go on and come off of lock downs.
Answer phones and take required action regarding the movement of inmates.
Calls for assistance in emergency situations.
Communicates with inmates, visitors and personnel using an intercom system; answers questions from inmates and informs Deputies of issues that may arise using the intercom; directs inmate's actions using the intercom.
Checks in and out door keys to detention personnel working in the facility.
Checks vehicle keys in and out to authorized personnel.
Monitors alarms throughout facility and makes appropriate notifications.
Monitors afterhours courthouse alarms and makes appropriate notifications.
Monitors elevator panic alarms throughout makes appropriate notifications.
Conducts meal counts and inventories equipment.
Does not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.
Operates computers and standard office equipment including commonly used computer software programs.
Is committed to a high standard of safety laws and all of the Sheriff's Office policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion.
Is available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff's Office determines is necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
Is available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the Sheriff's Office determines are necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
Performs duties onsite, except those job duties that are customarily or by nature performed offsite.
Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principals, code of conduct, and policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Office.
Interacts effectively with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge and understanding of the safety and security of the Detention Facility and/or the Court House.
Knowledge of computers and commonly used computer software programs.
Understanding of officer safety.
Ability to operate computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as any other standard office equipment to include multi-line phone system as required by position.
Ability to multi-task and stay calm during busy times or in a crisis situation.
Ability to use a radio and use proper radio etiquette.
Ability to verbally communicate with Deputies, patrons and inmates in an effective manner.
Attention to detail when managing the movement of inmates within the facility.
Ability to observe inmates, patrons and deputies and use discretion in certain situations.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow workers and the general public.
Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with all staff.
Ability to get along well with others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.
Constantly uses eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated machinery, and writing utensils.
Spends 10% of the time sitting, 90% standing or walking while on the job.
Constantly uses visual capacity including depth perception and peripheral vision enabling completion of required duties.
Constantly involved in oral and auditory interaction, enabling interpersonal communication.
JOB-RELATED CONTACTS: Contacts are with any individual of the public, an inmate or arrestee, supervisors, and co-workers occurs on a daily basis.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally confined to a prisoner housing area or a control room setting. Members must be available for work assignments to include rotating shifts, weekends and holidays. May be stressful during peak activity periods demanding full attention and coordination.
BIO-HAZARD NOTICE: This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to "biohazards" including, but not limited to, viruses, toxins, and blood-borne pathogens, such as HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), HBV (hepatitis B virus), and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a "biohazard" may result in severe illness and/or death. Members are required by agency policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent and/or treat exposures to "biohazards".
BENEFITS: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees are provided benefits to include, but not limited to, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan and paid time off. For a complete summary of benefits review them at:
2025 Benefits Summary
.
401(a) DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees participate in a mandatory defined benefit program designed to help employees establish a source of income for retirement years. Through the Plan, eligible employees must set aside 9.00 percent, which is subject to change in the coming years, on a pretax basis of which the County matches at 9.75%. The County also contributes 6.2% to Social Security.
APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:
Illegal Drug Use –
Marijuana use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Any conviction involving an act of Domestic Violence
Driving Record -
This includes receiving a DUI within the past five (5) years, having your driver's license suspended for any reason within the past five (5) years, and having five (5) or more tickets within the past five (5) years.
Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest
Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior
Documented record of prior poor work performance
Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement
Inability to perform the essential functions of the position
Police history - type, frequency and nature of contact(s)
Providing false or misleading information during the application/selection process
REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS: eSkill Test (or equivalent)
Phase I Suitability Exam
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Evaluation
Medical Examination, including a drug screen
Background Investigation -
This will include, but is not limited to, contact with the applicant's former employers, associates, neighbors and other pertinent sources. Applicant's military history, school records, police records and driving record will also be investigated. All examinations are conducted by qualified/licensed individuals designated by the Sheriff's Office at the Sheriff's Office expense.
YOU MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT VALID EMAIL ADDRESS FOR APPLICATION STATUS NOTIFICATIONS (only one email address is accepted by the system).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Should you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources.
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Under general direction from the Sergeants and Deputies, this position is responsible for the movement of employees/visitors/inmates by opening and closing doors throughout the Detention Facility, monitoring all radio traffic and video cameras throughout the facility, the safety and security of the facility and pods, inmate counts, and performing professional and administrative duties associated with the security of the Detention Facility.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Observes security monitors to allow movement throughout the Detention Facility using the internal security computer system; monitors elevator movement in the Detention Facility and security/fire systems in the courthouse.
Communicates with individual pods regarding the final counting of inmates in each pod; responsible for each pod performing inmate counts, logs inmate counts into the computer system.
Monitors and controls radio traffic within the Detention Facility; shuts down non-emergency traffic during a crisis situation.
Controls the entire pod security, opens doors to allow movement for individual rooms, sally-ports and dayrooms.
Observes inmates and Deputies to ensure safety and security of the dayrooms.
Documents significant and unusual events that happen using the internal computer system as a pod log entry.
Accounts for pod population during shift; manages the receiving and movement of inmates for the pods for various activities such as classes, court, testing, transfers, medical, and release.
Manages recreation time for inmates and maintains a log-book for lockdown determining when inmates go on and come off of lock downs.
Answer phones and take required action regarding the movement of inmates.
Calls for assistance in emergency situations.
Communicates with inmates, visitors and personnel using an intercom system; answers questions from inmates and informs Deputies of issues that may arise using the intercom; directs inmate's actions using the intercom.
Checks in and out door keys to detention personnel working in the facility.
Checks vehicle keys in and out to authorized personnel.
Monitors alarms throughout facility and makes appropriate notifications.
Monitors afterhours courthouse alarms and makes appropriate notifications.
Monitors elevator panic alarms throughout makes appropriate notifications.
Conducts meal counts and inventories equipment.
Does not pose a direct threat or significant risk of substantial harm to the safety or health of himself/herself or others.
Operates computers and standard office equipment including commonly used computer software programs.
Is committed to a high standard of safety laws and all of the Sheriff's Office policies and rules and must be willing to report safety violations and potential safety violations to appropriate supervisory or management personnel.
Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriff's Office discretion.
Is available and willing to work such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff's Office determines is necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
Is available and willing to work such weekends and holidays as the Sheriff's Office determines are necessary or desirable to meet its needs.
Performs duties onsite, except those job duties that are customarily or by nature performed offsite.
Follows and supports the mission, values, organizational philosophies, operational principals, code of conduct, and policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Office.
Interacts effectively with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge and understanding of the safety and security of the Detention Facility and/or the Court House.
Knowledge of computers and commonly used computer software programs.
Understanding of officer safety.
Ability to operate computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as any other standard office equipment to include multi-line phone system as required by position.
Ability to multi-task and stay calm during busy times or in a crisis situation.
Ability to use a radio and use proper radio etiquette.
Ability to verbally communicate with Deputies, patrons and inmates in an effective manner.
Attention to detail when managing the movement of inmates within the facility.
Ability to observe inmates, patrons and deputies and use discretion in certain situations.
Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow workers and the general public.
Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making.
Ability to interact in a professional manner with all staff.
Ability to get along well with others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all inclusive.
Constantly uses eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated machinery, and writing utensils.
Spends 10% of the time sitting, 90% standing or walking while on the job.
Constantly uses visual capacity including depth perception and peripheral vision enabling completion of required duties.
Constantly involved in oral and auditory interaction, enabling interpersonal communication.
JOB-RELATED CONTACTS: Contacts are with any individual of the public, an inmate or arrestee, supervisors, and co-workers occurs on a daily basis.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is generally confined to a prisoner housing area or a control room setting. Members must be available for work assignments to include rotating shifts, weekends and holidays. May be stressful during peak activity periods demanding full attention and coordination.
BIO-HAZARD NOTICE: This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to "biohazards" including, but not limited to, viruses, toxins, and blood-borne pathogens, such as HIV/AIDS (human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), HBV (hepatitis B virus), and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a "biohazard" may result in severe illness and/or death. Members are required by agency policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent and/or treat exposures to "biohazards".
BENEFITS: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees are provided benefits to include, but not limited to, medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan and paid time off. For a complete summary of benefits review them at:
2025 Benefits Summary
.
401(a) DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN: Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office employees participate in a mandatory defined benefit program designed to help employees establish a source of income for retirement years. Through the Plan, eligible employees must set aside 9.00 percent, which is subject to change in the coming years, on a pretax basis of which the County matches at 9.75%. The County also contributes 6.2% to Social Security.
APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:
Illegal Drug Use –
Marijuana use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Any conviction involving an act of Domestic Violence
Driving Record -
This includes receiving a DUI within the past five (5) years, having your driver's license suspended for any reason within the past five (5) years, and having five (5) or more tickets within the past five (5) years.
Outside activities which may be deemed a conflict of interest
Revelation or discovery of assaultive behavior
Documented record of prior poor work performance
Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement
Inability to perform the essential functions of the position
Police history - type, frequency and nature of contact(s)
Providing false or misleading information during the application/selection process
REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS: eSkill Test (or equivalent)
Phase I Suitability Exam
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Evaluation
Medical Examination, including a drug screen
Background Investigation -
This will include, but is not limited to, contact with the applicant's former employers, associates, neighbors and other pertinent sources. Applicant's military history, school records, police records and driving record will also be investigated. All examinations are conducted by qualified/licensed individuals designated by the Sheriff's Office at the Sheriff's Office expense.
YOU MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT VALID EMAIL ADDRESS FOR APPLICATION STATUS NOTIFICATIONS (only one email address is accepted by the system).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Should you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources.
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