Sheriff's Office Detention Specialist

Mission:

To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally

Vision:

To provide a trusted and respected service to our community through strong leadership, professionalism, and innovation.

Values:

Dependability, Collaboration, Compassion, Unity

PLEASE NOTE CANDIDATE MUST COMPLETE AND PASS THIS TEST TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW.

• Complete the test at this link   https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=3#viewresults 

Position Summary:
A Detention Specialist maintains the security of the jail (in our control towers) while preserving order to ensure the safety and welfare of staff, visitors, and inmates.

• Adhere to policy, procedures, and post orders.
• Duties include but not limited to, answer calls for service; complete appropriate and required paperwork; testify in court; resolve conflict; complete required training; communicate clearly with citizens and other law enforcement professionals; dispense information to those who need it
• Prepare variety of reports.
• Observation of Activities for safety of Sheriff’s Office staff, contract staff and inmates.
• Communicate by using the computer, telephone, two-way radio and intercom systems. Detention Specialist has minimal physical inmate contact.
• Monitor and Record Inmate access (through the control towers) and movement to and from the modules, Individual pods, visiting areas, master control and booking control.
• Operate Control panels and emergency alarm systems.
• Report to Platoon Sergeant.
• Control access between front entrance, rear entrance and other secured areas of the Detention Facility.
• Track Inmate movement by logging information into the computer system, using JMS.
• Maintain balance of inmates using a roster, computer log, and physical count.
• Participate in training
• Maintain Inventory and key control.
• Notify Sergeant of Emergency Situations. Contact other agencies that are needed, i.e. (SWAT, Ambulance, Fire Dept, etc)
• Monitor emergency alarms; observe controls to ensure systems are operable
• Control access between the front entrance lobby, rear entrance, and other secured areas of the Jail facility
• Perform main switchboard operations for incoming calls for Sheriff's Office Facilities.
• Observe Deputy movement on the floor to ensure safety and security through observation from control tower and other assigned duty posts
• Record inmate information on inmate's chronological records. These records document history of disciplinary actions, contacts, extra issue items, medical needs
• Perform other duties that are assigned

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Must have a High School Diploma/GED
• Valid Colorado Drivers License
• Ability to type 25 WPM with accuracy
• Knowledge of Computer Systems (MS Office Suite)
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to communicate effectively (Written and Oral)
• Ability to maintain level of confidentiality
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups and individuals
• Must pass the online test located at this link   https://nationaltestingnetwork.com/publicsafetyjobs/search.cfm?position=3#viewresults 

  Scroll down to Colorado and select Adams County Sheriffs Office, then select Continue and the  site will offer an in person location and a virtual option for taking the test (please choose one), then continue to follow the steps to schedule the test.2026 Adams County Employee Benefit Guide.pdf