Detention Deputy Trainee

Key West, FL
Monroe County Sheriff

Position Summary:

This position involves working directly with inmates detained in the Monroe County Detention Facility. Members may be assigned to the following areas: dorms, medical, transportation, main control, intake and release, classification and laundry. The work requires officers to be responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates being detained. Unusual and serious situations and/or matters may arise and require split second decisions and/or notification to supervisors for proper action and guidance. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Detention Sergeant who reviews work performance through conferences, reports, inspections and observation of actual work performances.

Essential Functions:

  • Processes incoming prisoners: searches prisoners; obtains al personal property from prisoner and prepares a complete property inventory; takes fingerprints and photos; prepares clerical records and makes entries in log books; prepares a magistrate folder comprised of notice of arraignment arrest affidavit, magistrate action form, affidavit of indigence and compliance of booking officer form.
  • Conducts security inspections to check on safety and well being of all inmates; observes condition of facility and of inmates; observes changes in habits and moods of inmates and reports unusual conditions or incidents to supervisor.
  • Maintains order in all cellblocks.
  • Distributes food trays; recovers food trays and accounts for all utensils.
  • Distributes medication to inmates as authorized by others.
  • Sorts and distributes mail to inmates
  • Issue toilet articles and sanitary supplies, initially; prepares orders for canteen supplies; distributes canteen supplies to inmates.
  • Collects soiled laundry; distributes clean laundry.
  • Oversees inmates on special work details such as cleaning, painting, moving furniture, repair or laundry detail; oversees inmates’ activities in exercise yard or other recreational areas.
  • Transports inmates to court or other places when necessary; escorts inmates to activities within the jail such as to see visitors, doctor, or to recreation area.
  • Conducts bed checks of inmates; counts inmates.
  • Searches inmates and cells for contraband as required.
  • Completes paperwork such as activity form, check-off list form, log book, medications, and feed list during each shift; enters prisoner data into computer.
  • Returns personal property to inmates being discharged; completes paperwork pertinent to discharge or transfer of inmate.
  • While attending the Basic Corrections Academy you will go through a defensive tactics training class – that includes hand-to-hand combat and defensive maneuvers on individuals 100 – 200 pounds larger. In addition, there will be fire arm training – including shooting a semi-automatic (up to a 1000 rounds per day). Also, running, swimming and doing calisthenics will be performed during the Academy.
  • Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

  • Any combination of education and training equivalent to graduation from high school, or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
  • Certification as a Detention Deputy in compliance with the requirements of the State of Florida.
  • Experience with security or corrections work is desirable.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida.
  • Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to stay and work in the event of natural disasters, i.e., hurricanes, or unforeseen emergencies.