DETENTION DEPUTY

JOB TITLE: Detention Deputy DEPARTMENT: Gem County Sheriff REPORTS TO: Jail Commander BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance paid for employee, PERSI Retirement, Sick Leave, and Vacation after 1 year, Holiday Pay, and Funeral Leave SUMMARY Conduct pat searches and cell searches of inmates, book and release inmates, transport inmates to and from other facilities and to court proceedings, operate doors and intercoms in the Jail control room, use radios and communicate effectively.

The Detention Deputy will perform both duties of a control officer and floor officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Control Officer: In secured area of the Jail, a Control Room Officer operates all doors, phones, intercoms, and daily movement of inmates activities.

Opening of doors by electronic push buttons for the floor officer and/or inmates behind a secure concrete/glass structure assessable only by Control Officer opening the door or by emergency keys of the Commander, ChiefDeputy or Sheriff.

Answering general question of inmates needs by Intercom System.

Directing the Floor Officer to any activities of inmate movement, concerns, or emergencies.

Answer the Jail phone and answer any public questions, court questions, or other facility questions.

Communicate with the public via intercom system.

Use a computer to log all jail, inmate, and facility activities (including inmate movements, mail, attorney visits, inmate visits, court, security checks, etc.).

Visually observe inmates for any issues, problems or emergencies and notify Floor Officer by radio or phone if necessary.

Contact Dispatch by phone or radio for back up if necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

Floor Officer: In the jail, the Floor Officer conducts many functions involving inmate movement, security checks, and booking and releasing inmates.

Conduct regular security checks of the entire facility, entering each cell block and interacting with inmates.

Search inmates upon arrival at the jail.

Book and release inmates as required by arrest, court order, bond, etc.

Escort inmates while serving meals, doing laundry exchange, etc.

Administer medications to inmates under direction of medical staff.

Chain and transport inmates by vehicle.

Chain and transport inmates back and forth from the Jail to Court.

Observe and be present with inmates when general cleaning, or maintenance is completed by inmate workers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Standard office equipment, including a personal computer and job related software applications.

English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition.

At least 18 years of age High School graduate or GED Valid Idaho Drivers license Must be able to pass a criminal history background check Ability to: Pass a physical fitness test.

( will be tested in Gem County) and pass physical fitness test 90 days prior to attending the POST Academy Be able to complete the Idaho Basic Detention POST within one year of hire Handle stressful situations and dif...