• Job Description

  Req#: R0070352

  About Our Job

  If you are interested, please apply as soon as possible as this posting may close without advance notice.

  The Denver Sheriff Department is the largest Sheriff Department agency in the state of Colorado and is comprised of two divisions and diverse operations with over 900 uniformed and non-uniformed staff members. These divisions include the Administration Division consisting of the Training Academy, the Employee Outreach Program, Peer Support, and Employee Wellness.

  The Operations Division is comprised of the Downtown Detention Center (DDC) and the County Jail (COJL), the Lindsey Flannigan Courthouse (LFC) and Civil unit, the Correctional Care Medical Facility (CCMF) located within Denver Health Medical Center (DHMC), and all associated support functions such as the K-9 and fugitive units, extraditions, and state transportation.

  The Denver Sheriff Department is seeking a Staff Assistant to join the DDC Logistics unit within the Operations Division. The Staff Assistant's main role is to manage money and deposits associated with the inmate accounting system, Keefe. Potential candidates will have no concerns with working in the jail environment with some exposure to incarcerated individuals.

  This position will be housed at the Denver Detention Center located at 490 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80204.

  Staff Assistant – Operations Division : The staff assistant is part of a high functioning team with the Denver Sheriff Department Logistics Team. Job responsibilities will include:

  • Manage money and deposits associated with the inmate account system, Keefe the subscriptions/deductions from inmate accounts for the daily newspaper.

  • Manages the Downtown Detention Facility Operations general email box.

  • Provides direct support for the Logistics Team.

  • Updating and creating forms for Operations (MS Word, Excel, Adobe, etc.) and assist with Admin Reception as needed and document imaging.

  • Daily (weekly, monthly and annually) data and report tracking: Inspections, rounds, inventory, uniform inspections.

  • Willingness to become a notary if not already one to become NCIC certified

  • Assist with quick background checks for contractors, professional visits, etc.

  • Providing necessary documentation for Accreditation requests

  • Support miscellaneous operations projects by gathering/compiling needed or requested data/information

  • Assist with making and printing various communication posters (within the jail/pods).

  Special Projects : The Staff Assistant works closely with leadership for special projects regarding the development and implementation of initiatives that support the department’s goals. Job responsibilities will include:

  • Champions, leads and/or supports process improvement initiatives and demonstrating a willingness to receive ongoing training with PEAK Academy

  • Assists with the coordination of accreditation processes.

  • Assists with services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, and printing.

  • Implements and coordinates specific administrative functions by exercising delegated decision-making authority over essential elements of the function.

  • Evaluates operational objectives or procedures and recommending/creating modifications and/or other solutions by analyzing operational issues and/or addressing management concerns.

  About You

  Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Must be a self-starter and proactive.

  • Strong Microsoft Office experience.

  • Data entry experience.

  • Interpersonal relationship skills .

  • Must be detail-oriented.

  • Must be able to multi-task in a high functioning unit.

  Below are the minimum requirements used to determine eligibility for this position:

  • Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

  • Experience Requirement: Four (4) years of experience performing specialized and/or technical office support work of the type and at the level of Administrative Support Assistant IV.

  • Education & Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of education may be substituted for each required year experience.

  • Licensure & Certification: By position, must obtain Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) clearance within the probationary period.

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  About Everything Else

  Job Profile

  CA1002 Staff Assistant

  To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

  Position Type

  Unlimited

  Position Salary Range

  $24.11 - $36.17

  Starting Pay

  Based on Experience and Education

  Agency

  Denver Sheriff Department

  The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

  It is your right to access oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you, please contact Jobs@Denvergov.org with three business days’ notice.

  Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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• About the company

  Denver, officially the City and County of Denver, is the capital and most populous municipality of the US state of Colorado.

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