Correctional Deputy I / II

Correctional Deputy

The Correctional Deputy is a dual-trained position in both custody and dispatch. Under supervision, supervises the conduct of prisoners at county holding facilities. The Correctional Deputy assists with and performs booking and screening procedures; assists with the transportation of prisoners; receives and transmits radio and telephone communications and dispatches law enforcement and other public safety personnel. The Correctional Deputy answers questions concerning prisoner's and inmate's status. This is an entry-level position in the Correctional Deputy series. Incumbents perform many assignments in a training and learning capacity. When sufficient job knowledge and work performance have been demonstrated and completed, an incumbent may be promoted to the level of Correctional Deputy II.

Examples of Duties

Depending upon assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following :

• Supervise prisoner conduct during booking procedures, meals, and other activities, and during detention in the county jail.
• Assists with receiving, booking, searching, and fingerprinting prisoners.
• Takes periodic counts of prisoners and escorts them during movement between facilities.
• Completes logs and records and assists with reports and release information.
• Screens and distributes inmate mail and delivers emergency messages.
• Answers a variety of calls within the 9-1-1 control room, receiving and classifying calls, and determining priority response and dispatching units, according to availability, assigned geographical area, and current location. Dispatches Sheriff and other public safety personnel to routine and emergency call as required.
• Enters and clears information on the CLETS and NCIC system to assist officers with calls.
• Performs warrant and records checks and sends warrants to other law enforcement agencies.
• Updates daily dispatch logs and prepare a variety of information and report documents.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• 12-hour work shift.

Typical Qualifications

Applicants shall possess knowledge of :

Applicants must have the ability to :

Required Experience and Education :

Training and Experience :

Supplemental Information

Employee Benefits for the Correctional Deputy :

Mono County is located on the Eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada Range. The County is a sparsely populated, mountainous, rural county dependent mainly on tourism and recreation including skiing, hiking, and fishing. Mono County's communities offer an excellent family environment and great recreation opportunities for the outdoor enthusiast.