Deputy Sheriff

Salary: $19.50/hour to $23.50/hour.

Position Summary:

Under direct supervision of the on-duty Shift Supervisor. Responsible for maintaining a secure detention facility and the safe custody of inmates. Performs a variety of tasks associated with facility operations and the incarceration of prisoners. Deputies are able to test for patrol positions as usual.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise and control inmate behavior during the operation of the detention center; or restrain by force if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.
• Exercise appropriate judgment in handling of special needs situations or inmates; provide assistance in classification of inmates.
• Enforce procedures for secure areas; read and suggest updates for detention and departmental policy and procedures.
• Operate security control panels and doors; issue and record issuance of security keys, perform other Control related duties as prescribed.
• Responsible for help cleaning the control room.
• Communicate effectively and coherently with other staff or inmates with approved facility communication devices including the telephone system, intercom system, and portable or base radios; demonstrate effective communicative skills with inmates, public and staff.
• Maintain general security of detention center; stop penetrations and escapes; pursue fleeing inmates; perform rescue and other security related duties which may involve quickly entering or exiting secured areas; lifting or dragging heavy objects; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles; crawling in or through confined areas; running distances to provide assistance; using bodily force to gain entry to areas requiring assistance; continuous foot patrol; climbing of stairs; performing dangerous duties without assistance and / or in hazardous conditions.
• Perform searches of people, vehicles, mail items, objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings, indoor and outdoor areas which may involve feeling or detecting objects, walking, kneeling, bending or stooping for long periods of time.
• Engage in functions in confined areas including direct / indirect supervision of inmates, food services, health care services, equipment accountability, working rotating shifts and responding to facility when requested during off-duty hours.
• Maintain control over inmates by always being aware of their location and documenting such.
• Administer basic emergency first aid and CPR.
• Transport or escort inmates (hostile, aggressive, passive, etc.) using handcuffs and other approved restraints in accordance to policy and procedure; stand for long periods of time when necessary to provide security or for safety reasons.
• Maintain fire safety; extinguish small fires; appropriately report and act accordingly; inspect areas for fire prevention purpose; participate in fire prevention activities; detect environmental conditions such as heat or smoke, unusual or excessive noise or alarms, odors, etc.
• Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitments, release orders, summons, and other documents.
• Perform crisis intervention functions in accordance with policy and procedure; recognize abnormal behavior and take appropriate actions.
• Possess manual dexterity and sufficient digits to manipulate keys, keyboards and buttons, manually operate heavy doors, count and collect inventory items, qualify with a firearm in accordance to policy and procedure for use under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force.
• Read computer and camera screens, distinguish colors, possess full field of view while supervising inmates, be able to understand and utilize the detention center computer program in all of its aspects.
• Load, unload, aim and fire firearms from a variety of body positions utilized and prescribed for by departmental policy and procedure.
• Participate in periodic on and off-site training activities for staff.
• Maintain weapon, equipment and uniforms in functional condition as prescribed for by departmental policy.
• Participate in inmate disciplinary actions or on inmate disciplinary boards.
• Maintain inmate property and storage.
• Collect, resolve and / or direct to appropriate individual or division, inmate complaints, grievances or requests.
• Have basic knowledge of kitchen and laundry duties.
• Operates various forms of communication equipment including telephone, computer, intercom system and two-way radio communication systems to achieve and maintain contact with staff.
• Records all local bookings for the Detention Center on a separate video recording system.
• Checks and verifies status and identification of visitors to ensure authorized persons access to the facility.
• Controls access in and out of the secure areas of the detention center by use of a touch screen system to control all doors and closed circuit television monitoring systems to keep track of all movements.
• Documents facility inmate admission and release as well as special incident information including those of a security, medical or emergency nature.
• Responds to emergency alarms and makes the initial announcements of situation and operating door controls at the same time to allow a rapid response to internal emergencies; assign initial response of officers to affected areas of the facility.
• Receives phone calls for service and / or information; routes and transfers calls as necessary.
• Notifies proper authorities, agencies and command staff of emergency situations within the detention center.
• Maintains all facility security and non-security keys; ensure that all key’s checked-out is performed by authorized personnel only specific to that secure area or restricted area. Maintains the facility key log.
• Monitors all of the facility’s alert, alarm and emergency systems; check for proper function; ensure proper operation of them at all times.
• Enters data into the computer system via computer terminal with information gained from arresting officers, booking officers or other detention staff.
• Maintains constant surveillance and observation of deputies.
• Maintains security observation of inmate workers; control the access and movement of inmates within the security area at the direction of deputies.
• Maintains constant knowledge of identity and location of all non-inmate or staff within the security area of the detention center.
• Ensures compliance with detention center policy and procedure and post orders by all personnel.
• Enters into detention center computer system all activities relevant to the detention center.
• Maintains arrest files for each inmate within the detention center containing commitment and follow-up documentation regarding each individual incarcerated.
• Prepares file documentation and other reports.
• Performs multiple concurrent tasks and mange priorities.
• Maintains contact with Platte County Communication Center in case of an emergency.
• May be required to supervise shifts if a Sergeant or Corporal is not available.

Requirements:

• Must complete Detention Officer Basic Course Within 1 year of hire
• Weapons Qualification. All deputies must pass a semi-annual firearms qualification course with their assigned duty firearms(s)
• CPR. All deputies must be certified semi-annually in CPR.
• FTO Program Completion. Newly hired deputies will receive 12weeks of on the job performance training through the established Field Training Program (FTO) before being assigned to work on their own.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Wyoming Drivers License (or ability to obtain one)