DETENTIONS DEPUTY

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

Ensuresafety and security in the detentions facility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to transporting inmates to and from other detention facilities, acting as court bailiff, supervising inmate workers in the performance of their duties, and assuring that the proper paperwork is completed for all activities in the facility.

Pay Rate : $69,967.90 to $84,015.04 DOQ

Benefits : Retirement, Health, Dental, Vision, Wellness, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital, Life & AD&D Ins, Short-term and Long-term Disability, PTO, Sick Leave, Education Assistance.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES :

• Enforce County laws, and State and Federal Statutes.
• Maintain the security of the jail by ensuring that all inmates are adequately confined; monitor the safety of inmates, detainees, visitors and employees.
• Monitor and inspect all cellblocks to ensure security.
• Book in and Bond out prisoners as necessary.
• Maintain inmate's cash accounts and update inmate's records on a predetermined basis.
• Administer prescribed and non-prescribed drugs according to doctor's or nurse's instructions.
• Log all information regarding inmates, on a constant basis, to accurately reflect their activity.
• Inspect all cell blocks, kitchen and work areas according to a predetermined schedule.
• Operate two-way radios, fingerprint machines, breath testing devices, computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones and related equipment as it relates to the jail.
• Transport inmates to and from court, other penal institutions or medical appointments; record all transportation transactions regarding inmates.
• Maintain the transportation vehicles to assure proper working order.
• Act as court bailiff as required.
• May be called on to testify in Court or Hearings.
• Supervise inmate workers during inside and outside work activities.
• Operate commissary as scheduled.
• Maintain efficient recording keeping and filing systems for the jail.
• Prepare a variety of reports, collecting, compiling and tabulating necessary data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPLEXITY / RESPONSIBILITY :

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS :

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE :

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

EDUCATION :

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

Must possess all of the required knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the Control Technician position. Detailed knowledge of constitutional and case law as related to law enforcement practices and the operation of a detentions facility. Detailed knowledge of the policies, procedures and methods utilized by the department. Detailed knowledge of State Law and County Ordinances. Detailed knowledge of Inmate Handbook as it relates to operation of the detentions facility. Ability to communicate effectively and give complex instructions both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, court officials, other agency officials, inmates, officers of other law enforcement agencies, and the general public. Ability to remain calm and respond appropriately to emergency and / or threatening situations. Knowledge and proficiency in the use of computers used by the department. Ability to act with tact and impartiality when dealing with the public, other agencies, co-workers and inmates. Proficiency in the operation of department vehicles under normal and adverse weather and road conditions. Proficiency in the use of firearms to the department standard. Proficiency in non-lethal control techniques adequate to physically subdue and control unruly and resisting subjects. Ability both physically and psychologically to protect oneself and others in threatening situations. Ability to perform law enforcement duties requiring good judgment under pressure and good physical condition.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must be in good health and in physical condition. Must possess adequate physical strength to drag an unconscious subject a distance of fifty feet across a smooth level surface. Must be able to climb and decent stairs quickly and repeatedly throughout a work shift.

Must have vision of 20-40 or better using both eyes, with eyeglasses or contact lenses if required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position. They are included for informational purposes and are not all-inclusive.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed in circumstances involving hazards such as assault by inmates, biohazard transmitted by inmates, and the possibility of fires and disturbances which may be threatening to life or cause bodily harm. Extremely stressful environment during peak activity periods demanding full attention and coordination of numerous tasks simultaneously.

POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION :

This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to "biohazards" associated with blood-borne pathogens HIV (aids), HAV (Hepatitis A) virus, HBV (hepatitis B) virus, and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a "biohazard" may result in severe illness or death. Members are required by Department policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat exposures to "biohazards". The County provides inoculation of HAV, HBV, (Testing for TB) Chickenpox, Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, & Pertussis), Meningococcal, MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella), and Influenza. Some vaccinations are only required once in a life time, and you may be required to show documentation of the vaccine. Employees who decline to be vaccinated will need to sign a Declination

ELEMENTS OF CONTACT :

Personal contact with individual inmates and / or arrestees occurs on a daily basis. This position requires physical contact of touching, controlling, sitting by, as well as, the examining of an individual's extremities, and body cavities. Hand-to-hand exchanges of documents, personal property, clothing and other items may be required on a daily basis. Face-to-face verbal communications between the member and the same individuals(s) is required on a constant basis. This position may require immediate response to medical emergencies where blood, body fluids or other medical hazards may be present. The member may or may not have time to take precautionary and protective measures.

SUPERVISORY : May supervise actions of up to 12 inmate workers.