Must possess adequate physical strength to drag an unconscious subject a distance of fifty feet across a smooth level surface.
Proficiency in the use of firearms to the department standard.
Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately to emergency and/or threatening situations.
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License
Read, Write and Speak English, Spanish or other foreign language helpful
Spends approximately 90% of the time standing, walking or running and approximately 10% of the time sitting while working in the Housing areas, Control rooms or Booking area.
Ability to detect criminal/hazardous situations.
Proficiency in non-lethal control techniques adequate to physically subdue and control unruly and resisting subjects.
Frequently pushes, pulls, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches, handles and feels in the daily performance of duty.
Minimum 21 years of age.
Ability to communicate effectively and give complex instructions both verbally and in writing.
CPR and first aid certification
Colorado POST certification desired
Must possess sufficient physical capability to overcome and restrain a combative or resistive subject.
Ability both physically and psychologically to protect oneself and others in threatening situations.
Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the two way radio, intercom system and telephone.
Knowledge and proficiency in the use of computers used by the department.
Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the operation of control panels within the facility.
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.
Members are required by Department policy to use protective equipment and clothing.
Must possess all of the required knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the Control Technician position. Detailed knowledge of constitutional and case law as related to law enforcement practices and the operation of a detentions facility. Detailed knowledge of the policies, procedures and methods utilized by the department. Detailed knowledge of State Law and County Ordinances. Detailed knowledge of Inmate Handbook as it relates to operation of the detentions facility.
High School diploma or equivalent
Proficiency in the operation of department vehicles under normal and adverse weather and road conditions.
Ability to perform law enforcement duties requiring good judgment under pressure and good physical condition.
Ability to act with tact and impartiality when dealing with the public, other agencies, co-workers and inmates.
Visual capacity including color vision to monitor movement within and around the facility utilizing close circuit monitors.
Must be able to climb and decent stairs quickly and repeatedly throughout a work shift.
Employees who decline to be vaccinated will need to sign a Declination
Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the use of firearm, office and field equipment.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, court officials, other agency officials, inmates, officers of other law enforcement agencies, and the general public.
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.
Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat exposures to 'biohazards'.
Must possess all of the required knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the Control Technician position. Detailed knowledge of constitutional and case law as it related to law enforcement practices and the operation of a detentions facility. Detailed knowledge of the policies, procedures and methods utilized by the department. Detailed knowledge of State Law and County Ordinances. Detailed knowledge of Inmate Handbook as it relates to operation of the detentions facility.
Must have vision of 20-40 or better using both eyes, with eyeglasses or contact lenses if required.
SUPERVISORY : May supervise actions of up to 12 inmate workers.
Must possess sufficient strength to carry a human being from a hazardous area (average - 150 lbs.)