Sheriff's Office Detention Specialist - Brighton - Adams County CO

Description

Salary : $52, $72,963.65 Annually
Location : Brighton, CO
Job Type: Regular Full-time
Job Number:
Department: County Sheriff
Division: SO-Corrections
Opening Date: 02/02/2026
Closing Date: 2/16/2026 4:30 PM Mountain
Our Mission: To be a reliable and proactive agency that protects and serves the community equally.
EEO: Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Position classification: Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.
What Success Looks Like In This Job
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

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

Examples of Duties for Success

• 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

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.
More Qualifications for Success
Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.
Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.
Click to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice
Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

01
A requirement of this position is to be 18 years of age or older. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a high school diploma or have a GED?

• Yes
• No

03
You will be subject to working different shifts to include overnights, weekends and holidays. Are you OK with this?

• Yes
• No

04
Have you worked in a detention facility before?

• Yes
• No

05
If you answered yes to the above question, please describe your experience.
06
Do you feel comfortable using a computer and entering data?

• Yes
• No

07
Have you applied with us in the last 12 months and been disqualified in any part of the background process?

• Yes
• No

08
Do you have any felony convictions?

• Yes
• No

09
Have you used any illegal drug or controlled substances in the past 5 years for the express intention of producing a feeling of euphoria or to have an altered state of mind for non-medical reasons?

• Yes
• No