Deputy Sheriff

Torrington, WY
Goshen County Sheriff

Salary: $18.48/hr

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, maintains security and ensures inmate welfare in the detention center; oversees detention center activities during assigned shifts; performs related work as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Maintains centralized detention center security and inmate welfare in accordance with laws, regulations and institutional philosophy.
  • Obtains necessary information and books prisoners, completing necessary forms; takes photographs & fingerprints; performs other processing activities such as preparing reports and maintaining files.
  • Searches, examines, instructs and logs inmates; inventory and secures property and valuables; interviews inmates; classify and assigns inmates to appropriate housing area.
  • Serve arrest warrants and civil process.
  • Supervises and monitors inmates and inmate workers assisting with housekeeping, food preparation, distributes laundry and performs similar activities.
  • Supervise inmate exercise, recreation, visiting and similar privileges.
  • Assist medical staff in distribution of medications, screens and refers requests for medical attention; administer emergency first aid as required; provide security for medical staff.
  • Inspect facility and reports needs for maintenance. Performs limited maintenance duties as required.
  • Requests and/or issues clothing and supplies.
  • Prepares reports and other written materials; maintain accurate records, logs and files. Testifies in court.
  • Transports prisoners in prisoner transport vehicles; performs all inmate extraditions within the and its territories.
  • Enforces municipal ordinances and state statues while in the performance of their duties.

Requirements:

  • 20 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Valid Driver License.
  • Bondable.
  • Not convicted of any crime for which conviction resulted in a felony.
  • United States Citizen.
  • Good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
  • Be free of any physical, emotional or mental conditions which might adversely affect the performance of duty as a peace officer.
  • Must be evaluated by a physician and a psychologist as provided by agency.
  • Vision 20/20 or able to be corrected to 20/20.
  • Pass physical agility test as set forth by Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy standards.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with people