Minimum 21 years of age
Must possess a valid Colorado Driver's License
Must possess certification for CPR and first aid
Colorado POST certification desired
Read, Write and Speak English, Spanish or other foreign language helpful
High School diploma or equivalent
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.
Possess the ability to communicate effectively and give complex instructions both verbally and in writing
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
Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately to emergency and/or threatening situations
Proficiency in the operation of department vehicles under normal and adverse weather and road conditions
Proficiency in the use of firearms to the department standard
Proficiency in non-lethal control techniques adequate to physically subdue and control unruly and resisting subjects
Ability both physically and psychologically to protect oneself and others in threatening situations
Ability to perform law enforcement duties requiring good judgment under pressure and good physical condition
Must be in good health and in physical condition
Must possess adequate physical strength to drag an unconscious subject a distance of fifty feet across a smooth level surface
Must be able to climb and descend stairs quickly and repeatedly throughout a work shift
Must have vision of 20-40 or better using both eyes, with eyeglasses or contact lenses if required
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
Must possess sufficient strength to carry a human being from a hazardous area (average - 150 lbs.)
Frequently pushes, pulls, climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches, reaches, handles and feels in the daily performance of duty
Must possess sufficient physical capability to overcome and restrain a combative or resistive subject
Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the two way radio, intercom system and telephone
Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the use of firearm, office and field equipment
Visual capacity including color vision to monitor movement within and around the facility utilizing close circuit monitors
Visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the operation of control panels within the facility
Ability to detect criminal/hazardous situations
Extremely stressful environment during peak activity periods demanding full attention and coordination of numerous tasks simultaneously
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)
County provides inoculation of HAV, HBV, (Testing for TB) Chickenpox, Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, & 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
May supervise actions of up to 12 inmate workers