Detention Deputy

Fairplay, CO
Park County Sheriff

Salary: $23.08-$28.06 per hour.

Essential Functions:

  • Maintains care, custody, control and accountability of assigned inmates; conducts security and welfare checks of assigned inmates and areas;
  • Observes and controls inmate movement; searches for contraband; prevents inmate escapes, assaults or injury of inmates and staff; ensures each inmate receives meals, clothing changes, mail, exercise opportunities;
  • Monitors inmate behavior and attitudes; enforces rules for inmates; prepares written reports; verifies inventory of inmate clothing, personal property and money with written records;
  • Operates two-way radio using proper FCC procedures.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent;
  • Minimum one year law enforcement/detention experience preferred;
  • Must be 21 years or older;
  • Must consent to and pass a background check;
  • Valid Colorado Drivers License;
  • Must pass drug screening, physical and psychological evaluation.
  • Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a background check.