Detention Crew Leader

Overall Job Objective

Description

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**ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE $1,593.41- $1,892.00 Bi-Weekly**

Under general supervision, 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 facilities and grounds.

Duties

• 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.
• Restock 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; moping, 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 Sheriff's Office discretion.
• Is available and willing to work weekends, holidays, and such overtime per day or per week as the Sheriff's Office determines are necessary to meet its needs.
• Performs duties both on and offsite.
• Interacts effectively with others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Requirements

• 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 required by the position.
• Ability to follow 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 verbal and written English.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff and the public.

Supplemental Information

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.

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.

BIO-HAZARD NOTICE
This position has been determined to be a HIGH exposure risk to "bio-hazards" associated with blood-borne pathogens HIV (AIDS), 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.  Members are required by agency policy to use protective equipment and clothing.  Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat exposures to "bio-hazards".

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. Required examinations may also include: 
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.

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 8 to 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.
Deputy Sheriff Recruit applicants, who are not POST certified, can expect the process to take approximately 3 to 4 months from the application deadline to complete the entire selection process. This is due to the volume of applicants going through the selection process. If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact the Human Resources Section at (720) 874-4118.

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.

INITIAL STATUS PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENT:
Successful applicants are subject to an initial status period of employment. This initial status period is 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.

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 1 year and all other illegal drug use within the past 5 years. All other illegal drug use will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Any felony conviction.
• Driving Record.
• 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.

This job announcement does not constitute a contract of employment.  Should there be any discrepancy or error in this job announcement, the applicable policy or pay rate will apply. The Sheriff's Office retains the right to amend this job announcement at any time without notice.

POLICY ON REAPPLICATION:
Applicants who failed a written test may reapply and retest no sooner than six months from the date of they took the written test. All other applicants who are disqualified can reapply with the Sheriff's Office no sooner than one year from the date of notification of non-selection.
 
We are an equal employment opportunity employer, who fully supports and complies with ADA.

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