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Intake Specialist - Sheriff's Department

Pima County, Tucson, AZ, United States


Job Information
Job Type:

Classified

Job Classification:

5778 - Intake Specialist

Salary Grade:

6

Hiring Range:

$21.12 – $24.81/Hour

Pay Range:

$21.12 – $28.50/Hour

Range Explanation:

Hiring Range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Pay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.

Essential Functions

Controls entry to and exit from controlled areas by identifying individuals, verifying their right and need to enter or exit, and opening doors (electronically or manually)

Ensures that law enforcement officers store and secure weapons and ammunition before entering the detention facility

Interviews detainees, initiates or completes intake documents (e.g., medical screening, ID cards, intake forms), and processes fingerprint cards

Verifies the accuracy of intake documentation and audits the information as needed

Inventories and issues receipts for detainee’s personal property and cash, including searching for weapons and contraband

Observes new detainees for signs of distress (mental or physical) and notifies medical or uniformed personnel if needed

Maintains security and confidentiality of all materials and information encountered

Searches state and local automated and manual record systems for information verification (e.g., criminal records, active warrants)

Originates inmate files and enters data into automated information systems

Queries departmental and related databases to determine inmate status and related information

Maintains security of the work unit area and participates in controlling arrestees and inmates

Receives telephone calls and responds to inquiries about individual arrestees or inmates

Inventories, orders, and stores supplies, forms, and other materials

Assists with training new employees

May be required to testify in court on matters in which involved in an official capacity as a departmental employee

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED Certification

Proof must be submitted at the time of application

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.

Selection Procedure
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.

Supplemental Information
License and Certificates:

Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39‑month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain/maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination. Within thirty days of appointment, employees must attain access certification for all criminal history databases/communications systems required of assigned position (e.g., NCIC, ACIC, FORCE, etc.).

Pre-Employment Background Checks:

A post‑offer, pre‑employment background screening will be conducted to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. All positions in this classification will require satisfactory completion of a background investigation, drug screening, and polygraph examinations. This position will require post‑job offer proof of immunization(s) or TB screening. This position will require a post‑job offer physical and/or drug screen.

Physical/Sensory Requirements
Some positions may require the ability to react to physical confrontations and emergency situations quickly and effectively and hear and understand speech and radio transmissions. Additional physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.

Working Conditions
Works in confined spaces for prolonged periods of time.

EEO Information
Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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