Detention Officer, Sheriff Department

Sheriff Department, Detention Officer

Routine work in the safekeeping of prisoners in the custody of the Sheriff at the county detention facility. Oversees inmates during transport and in their quarters, testifies in court and processes arrest / booking paperwork for detention and courts. Must have the ability to legally carry a firearm. Full time with full benefits.

Essential Job Functions :

• No history of felony or violent misdemeanor convictions.
• Familiar with preventive, protective, and defensive tactics.
• Mediates disputes.
• Performs assigned duties.
• Responds to notices of disturbances.
• Conducts searches.
• Gathers evidence and interviews victims and witness.
• Testifies in court.
• Provides court security.
• Follows office policy and procedure.
• Studies applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.
• Attends education workshops.
• Maintains a working knowledge of arrestee rights, inmate supervision, and jail principles.
• Responsible for other duties prescribed by County Sheriff.
• Show up for work on time and ready to work.
• Ability to work schedule to meet all the obligation of the position.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to follow the policies and procedures of the County and the Sheriff's Office.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements listed below.

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Physical Requirements, Work Conditions and Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Employee must possess the physical ability to run for long periods of duration, if necessary, in pursuit of a suspect. Employee must also possess the agility to contain and apprehend the suspect once captured. Employee must be trained in the use of communication equipment, firearms, Electronic Control Board, stun devices, camera equipment, hand cuffs and leg irons, tactical equipment, bullet proof vest, PR24 Baton or ASP, restraint equipment, fire control equipment, and O. C. Spray. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.