Detention Deputy

Blackfoot, ID
Bingham County Sheriff

Salary: $22.07

Position Summary:

The principal function of a sworn employee in this class is to perform security duties to ensure the safety and security of the County Jail, inmates, and the community. The Detention Deputy may be assigned additional and/or specific duties in booking and release, the electronic control and communications center, clerical, kitchen, laundry, and related support functions. The work is performed under supervision of a Jail Sergeant. Some latitude is granted to the employee but work is subject to stringent state and county legal guidelines. The principal duties of this class
are performed in a work environment in which the employee is subject to potential personal danger and health hazards.

Requirements:

  • Must have a high school diploma, a GED certificate, or school transcripts.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must have a valid Idaho Driver’s License and be insurable.
  • Must have no Felony convictions.
  • Some misdemeanors are allowed depending on the classification.
  • Must be able to pass a background check (criminal-character-credit), polygraph test, and a preemployment drug screening.