Corrections Deputy

Corrections & Communications Officer

Performs work as a Corrections & Communications Officer in the Curry County Jail and dispatch center. Primary emphasis of this classification is on ensuring the security and general welfare of those in custody of the Curry County Jail. Functions as an emergency public safety telecommunicator as needed. Does related work as required. Works under the supervision of the Corrections Corporal / Corrections Lieutenant

Essential duties and responsibilities include :

1. Receiving and booking all new adults in custody on assigned shift including : completing necessary forms, finger printing, photographing, searching, issuing jail clothing and bedding, interviewing for medical background and assigning housing by classification.

2. Overseeing the maintenance activities of the facility including the cleaning of the basement, kitchen, jail, laundry and equipment.

3. Escorting adults in custody to and from court.

4. Escorting adults in custody to and from medical providers.

5. Distributing medication to adults in custody on orders from the doctor and maintaining necessary records.

6. Transporting adults in custody to and from other facilities as required.

7. Overseeing food service to the adults in custody.

Qualification requirements include :

Ability to understand oral and written instructions and act upon them accordingly. Maintain control and security in a correctional environment. Direct the work of those in custody. Develop a considerable knowledge of a wide range of procedures, techniques, laws and ordinances. Maintain composure during times of emergency. Ability to work effectively with those in custody, other employees and the general public. Operate standard office and communication equipment. Independently conduct departmental research and prepare reports and correspondence according to departmental or county standards.

Education and / or experience : High school graduation or equivalent GED certificate. Must be 21 years of age or older. Maintain current First Aid and CPR certificates as required by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

Special qualifications include :

Possession of or ability to obtain within one year of employment Basic Corrections Officer Certificate with the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.

Must possess a valid Oregon Driver's License.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

The Curry County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) complies with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). PREA prohibits CCSO from hiring, or promoting anyone who has engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging in sexual abuse in Institution settings. These include a jail, prison, or other correctional facility (including juvenile corrections) AND any institution or facility where people are residing for the purpose of receiving care or treatment (e.g., adjudicated delinquent, neglected, placed in State custody, mentally ill or disabled, chronically ill, or physically disabled, etc.). These include skilled nursing care, intermediate or long-term care, or custodial or residential care (e.g., group home, rehabilitation, assisted living / nursing home, hospice, etc.).

This standard requires CCSO to conduct background checks on all applicants considered for employment or promotion to consider any incidents of substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or sexual harassment in determining whether to hire or promote anyone who may have contact with adults in custody.