Detention Crew Leader

Overall Job Objective

Description

2022 Benefits Summary

Under the general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Foreman, this position supervises sentenced misdemeanors and minimum and medium custody felons (Inmate Workers) in a variety of duties associated with the cleaning and maintenance of the Detention Facility and its grounds. Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that may be required. In addition, the Sheriff's Office reserves the right to change the duties and essential functions of this job at any time.

• Supervises and trains inmate workers in a variety of jobs associated with the cleaning, maintenance, and care of the Detention Facility.
• Participates in or directs trustees in the set-up of venues and special events.
• Maintains grounds to include lawn care, sweeping, and removing snow.
• Performs minor repairs and painting.
• Restocks supplies used by both staff and inmates on a daily basis.
• Uses electrical cleaning equipment in the cleaning of the facility during shift hours assigned (i.e. vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines, high speed buffers).
• Participates in or may direct custodial tasks (i.e. emptying and cleaning waste receptacles; mopping, stripping, waxing and buffing floors, cleaning vents, fans, walls, sanitizing restrooms).
• Participates in or may direct bio hazard and chemical clean up.
• Performs routine maintenance on facility custodial equipment when applicable, such as changing vacuum cleaner belts and bags, and changing buffer machine pads.
• Operates computers and standard office equipment, including commonly used computer software programs as required by the position.
• Maintains regular and acceptable attendance at such level as determined at the Sheriffs Office discretion.
• Is available and willing to work weekends, holidays, and such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriffs Office determines are necessary to meet its needs.
• Performs duties both on and offsite.
• Interacts effectively with others.
• May be assigned other duties as necessary.

Requirements

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of general housekeeping methods and practices to include floor care.
• Skilled in conflict resolution.
• Ability to operate computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as other standard office equipment.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment where constructive feedback from others is encouraged.
• Ability to follow both oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks assigned to this position.
• Ability to get along with co-workers and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to operate the power equipment used in the tasks associated with this position.
• Ability to organize, direct, observe, and control inmate workers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written English.
• Ability to apply sound reasoning and decision-making.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: High School graduate or GED Equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: No specific requirement.
OR
Any equivalent of education and experience that satisfies the requirements of the job.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES: None.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Supervision experience over others.
• Two (2) years experience in general maintenance and care of buildings and grounds.
• Any equivalent combination of education and or experience that satisfy the preferred qualifications.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Must be able to obtain CPR and First Aid certification within the initial status period.

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.

Occasionally: Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently: Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly: Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

• Spends 5% of the time sitting, 70% standing, 25% walking while on the job.
• Occasionally uses visual and fine/gross motor skills enabling the safe operation of a County vehicle during normal and adverse weather conditions.
• Occasionally uses visual capacity including depth perception and peripheral vision enabling completion of required office duties.
• Occasional use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery, and writing utensils.
• Occasionally stoops, kneels, crouches and balances while supervising inmate activity.
• Occasionally lifts or carries up to 50 lbs. when moving supplies and equipment.
• Constantly involved in oral and auditory interaction, enabling interpersonal communication.

Supplemental Information

YOU MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT VALID EMAIL ADDRESS FOR APPLICATION STATUS NOTIFICATIONS (only one email address is accepted by the system).

JOB-RELATED CONTACTS:
Requires contacts with supervisors, staff, inmates, and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed inside and outdoors with exposure to dust, grease, temperatures, chemicals, fumes, etc. Hazards present in this position are those inherent in occupational areas including minor maintenance, sanitation, and associated equipment operation. Work is performed in a security environment and procedures for assuring safety of all personnel are paramount.

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 dollar-for-dollar.

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".

APPLICANT DISQUALIFICATION FACTORS:
Applicants are advised that areas for disqualification from further consideration include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Illegal Drug Use - Applicants who have recent illegal drug usage will be disqualified. Recent drug use includes marijuana within one (1) year and all other illegal drug use within the past five (5) years. All other illegal drug use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
* Any felony conviction
* 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, or 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 work performance
* Unsuccessful completion of any basic requirement
* Inability to perform the essential functions of the position
* Police history - type, frequency and nature of contacts(s)
* Providing false or misleading information during the application/selection process

It is the policy of the Sheriff's Office to not discuss the reasons why applicants were not selected for hire. There is no flexibility to this policy. Applicants may be notified of their disqualification at any point in the selection process. If you receive such a notice, it simply means that you do not meet our standards at this time. Receiving this notice does not indicate that you are ineligible to apply with other agencies.

REQUIRED EXAMINATIONS:
The screening process for any position within the Sheriff's Office may include written test(s), an oral interview, skills test(s) and/or other selection methods designed to measure applicants' ability to perform the essential functions of the job they are seeking.

Additional required tests/examinations also include:

• Job Shadow
• Phase I Suitability Exam
• Polygraph Examination

Additional screening may include:

• 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.

EXPECTED DURATION OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
Due to the nature of the application and selection process for the Sheriff's Office, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately six (6) to twelve (12) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.

WORK SCHEDULES:
Employees are required to work the time periods and/or shifts, rotational and/or stationary, and location assignment, consistent with the needs of the Sheriff's Office.

DUTY ASSIGNMENTS:
All applicants hired by the Sheriff serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff of Arapahoe County and may be assigned to any of the agencies bureaus, sections or units at the discretion of the Sheriff or his duly appointed representative. Employment is at the will and pleasure of the Sheriff, per Colorado State Statute: 30-10-506. Written policies and other manuals do not alter the at will status of employment.

COMMUNITY POLICING:
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is committed to the implementation of the community-policing concept. Community policing is an organizational strategy and philosophy which emphasizes problem solving partnerships between the Sheriff's Office, neighborhoods, and businesses working together to create a better quality of life within the community.

INITIAL STATUS PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT:
Successful applicants are subject to an initial status period of employment. This initial status period is twelve (12) months for all positions. The initial status period is regarded as part of the applicant's examination process and will be utilized for purposes of employee evaluation, training and adjustment to the demands of the profession. New employees, who fail to perform satisfactorily during the period, may be separated from the Sheriff's Office, depending on the circumstance of each case.

POLICY ON REAPPLICATION:
Applicants who failed a written test may reapply and retest no sooner than six (6) months from the date they took the written test. All other applicants who are disqualified can reapply with the Sheriff's Office no sooner than one (1) year from the date of notification of non-selection.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer, who fully supports and complies with ADA, EEOE M/F/D/V/SO.

Should you require an accommodation to apply for this position, please contact Human Resources.

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (i.e. uploading or attaching documents to your online application), please call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627. Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application, first, ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt uploading (attaching) it.

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