Detention Certified Deputy Sheriff Lateral
Detention Certified Deputy Sheriff Lateral
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$ 76356 - 108731
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Job Description
Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:
06/17/25Division:
Sheriff Detentions DivisionManagement Level:
Individual ContributorScheduled Weekly Hours:
40Benefit Eligibility:
This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental medical and vision insurance paid time off and holidays retirement matching wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.Description:
**SALARY RANGE $76356.85 $108731.08**
** 1:1 salary compensation for years of Deputy experience in a similar sized agency.
** Driving Firearms and Arrest Control Tactics certification is required to be eligible for a Lateral position
** Recruiting for this position is ongoing. There is no application deadline.
- Attends additional areas of detention facility maintaining security and control of inmates and jail; prevents inmate violence breaking up fights and subduing combative inmates as necessary; performs crisis intervention as needed including suicide prevention etc.; reviews incident reports from previous shift; and conducts cell searches for contraband as required. May provide field training and evaluate new deputy sheriff recruits planning and coordinating training through regular meetings of field training instructors. Escorts inmates within the detention facility and maintains safety and security of the MinimumSecurity Facility and Work Release Unit.
- Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and database programs to enter store and/or retrieve information on inmates. Summarizes data in standard reports. Prepares various logs forms and reports documenting movement and activities of inmates grievance allegations incidents of violation of rules notable behavior potential safety hazards problems with facility hardware criminal activity etc.
- Maintains control of inmates activities including supervising distributions of meals commissary razors medications and other items to inmates; supervises visitations of inmates and assists visitors; and inspects items brought to jail for inmates. Communicates with inmates giving information and directions mediating disputes listens to and investigates inmates complaints; resolves inmates conflicts and problems; and makes recommendations to Disciplinary Board or Administrative Sergeant as appropriate.
- Operates central control center panel and monitors security cameras and television monitors to view areas of detention facility as assigned; performs visual and audio surveillance of doors and activities of inmates and staff; receives inquiries and provides information as requested; controls outside entries elevators doors etc. ensuring entry and exit of authorized persons; and responds to fire alarms and radio panic alarms determining the location of the Deputy Sheriff in need of assistance and directing deputies to help.
- Assigns inmates to housing locations in the detention facility; supervises inmates during booking process and advises inmates of rules and regulations; and escorts inmates and locks prisoners in assigned housing locations.
- Attends seminars classes training and lectures etc. as appropriate to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of corrections. Appears in court as a witness to give testimony.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Lateral Detention Certified Deputy Sheriff candidates must have experience in a similar sized agencys detention facility. Experience will be matched at a compensation ratio of 1:1 per year of detentions experience.
A minimum three weeks of miniskills training will be required upon hire.
Education:
GED High School DiplomaExperience:
Work Experience: Minimum one yearCertifications:
Languages:
Category:
Enforcement & Protective ServicesEmployment Type
Full-Time
