Detention Officer

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  Observes detainee’s behavior and care to maintain detainees’ health and legal rights

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  Monitors and controls inmate movement within the detention facility’s secured areas

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  Operates detention center control panels which open and close doors

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  Monitors and controls radio traffic within the facility, which includes shutting down non-emergency traffic during a crisis situation

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  Monitors video equipment of all jail areas

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  Processes records and legal documents to facilitate information access

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  Prepares investigative and other reports or documentation as necessary, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations

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  Processes incoming detainees, including photographing, finger printing, inventorying, and storing detainees’ property

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  Explains detention center procedures to detainees and answers questions concerning conditions of detention

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  Performs additional duties as assigned

Please note that the City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first-come, first-served basis. As soon as a qualified pool of applicants is determined, this position may be closed without notice.

Under general supervision, the Detention Officer will perform general jail and detention work and is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of all personnel, detainees and jail. This position is responsible for exercising initiative and independent judgement in completing assigned tasks; while also performing a variety of technical and administrative tasks associated with facility operations and the incarceration of detainees.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Knowledge of the methods and procedures of processing detainees; and detention facility operating requirements. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and citizens;

• Maintain a high degree of personal and professional honesty and integrity

• Handle sensitive or difficult situations with tact and diplomacy

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Write clearly and concisely using acceptable grammar, punctuation, and spelling

• Operate computers and commonly used computer software programs, as well as other standard office equipment

• Be mindful to the feelings of others and resolve problems in ways that do not arouse antagonism

• Physically subdue violent detainees

• Perform difficult or unpleasant housekeeping tasks

• Skill in the operation of a personal computer and related software; keyboarding skills.

• CPR and First Aid Certifications required

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

• Works indoors in a detention/jail facility with some time spent outdoors

• Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views of opinions of inmates and other persons in an antagonistic environment

• Some exposure to noise and dust

• Operates a motor vehicle; survey equipment; measuring equipment such as tapes, levels and micrometers, camera and personal computer.

• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment

The city of Aurora will implement furlough days (unpaid days off) for most employees in 2026. The scheduled furlough dates are January 16, April 10, July 2, and December 24.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.