Jail Deputy Sheriff Lateral
Salary: $57,574.40 – $69,971.20 Annually
Position Summary:
Under direct or general supervision, ensures the safety and security of inmates, staff, and the citizens of Tuolumne County through the proper enforcement of jail policies and procedures; supervises, monitors, and transports inmates; and performs related work as assigned.
Essential Functions:
- Processes, fingerprints, and books new inmates; searches inmates being booked; conducts drug screenings; inventories and secures inmates’ property and issues supplies.
- Interviews, classifies, and assigns detention areas to inmates based on medical and psychiatric condition, nature of crime, or related issues.
- Performs warrant searches and notifies other agencies of prisoners detained.
- Reviews, coordinates, and carries out inmate releases; returns property to inmates; provides court date information.
- Monitors jail access and egress; monitors security cameras, alarm systems, automated locking systems, and other specialized security equipment; enforces lock-down procedures.
- Routinely searches inmates, cells, kitchen, grounds, and other inmate-accessible areas for contraband and other safety and security hazards.
- Supervises and assists with the service of meals; supervises visitation, recreation and exercise, educational activities, telephone privileges, counseling, court visits, movement within the facility, and medical attention; conducts hourly safety checks; conducts head counts regularly.
- Supervises and monitors inmate work crews at various work sites as assigned; provides training, orientation, and guidance and explains program rules and guidelines; ensures inmates’ compliance with instructions, rules, regulations, and standards of security and safety.
- Coordinates and/or participates in the transportation of inmates to destinations outside the facility as directed.
- Receives and reports inmate complaints; assists in investigating complaints as requested.
- Responds to incidents and takes appropriate action; maintains control of emergency situations until relieved by superior officer; subdues or assists in subduing unruly or disruptive inmates that may jeopardize the security or operation of the facility.
- Counsels inmates on behavioral standards and documents infractions of jail rules; participates in recommending, determining, and implementing disciplinary actions.
- Notifies supervisor of any incidents or issues of concern on assigned shift.
- Testifies in court as subpoenaed.
- Prepares accurate and detailed incident reports; prepares and maintains other records, reports, and logs as required.
- Receives and responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
- Attends training to maintain and improve job knowledge, skills, and certifications.
- Maintains proficiency in the use and care of firearms.
- Performs duties associated with security screening stations when assigned to work at Superior Court.
- Performs duties associated with inmate holding cells in the courthouse when assigned to work at Superior Court.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School graduation or equivalent. Successfully completed the Adult Correction Officer Core course as mandated by the Corrections Standards Authority of the California Board of Corrections within one (1) year of employment. Previous volunteer or paid experience in a law enforcement support area is desirable.
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and satisfactory driving record.
- Possession of a valid California Penal Code 832 certificate, for appointment as a peace officer.
- Possession of the Adult Correction Officer Core course as mandated by the Corrections Standards Authority of the California Board of Corrections.