Sheriff’s Correctional Deputy – Lateral

Salary: $114,433.28 – $139,102.08 Annually

Position Summary:

Under supervision, to maintain order and security of inmates within the Sheriff’s Office Correctional facility, and to transport inmates from the Sheriff’s Office Correctional facilities to and from court, medical facilities, and other locations within and outside the County; to supervise a crew of inmates in work projects throughout the County.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises the conduct of inmates in living quarters, during meals and bathing, at recreation, and on work assignments;

• Maintains security of inmates by taking periodic counts and by surveillance of activities;

• Supervises groups of inmates assigned to the Industries, Programs, Weekend work and/or other maintenance activities and ensures that the work is performed properly;

• Inspects quarters for cleanliness and proper order and conducts cell searches and confiscates contraband;

• Books arrestees into jail, including recording custody information and inventorying personal property; orients new inmates to rules, regulations, and responsibilities;

• Releases inmates from custody on proper authority;

• Admits visitors with proper credentials within authorized regulations and advises on rules and procedures;

• Reports unauthorized absences and escapes;

• Responds to emergencies and circumstances requiring immediate attention;

• Reports infractions of rules and regulations and irregular and suspicious occurrences, and issues citations of infractions;

• Prepares written reports on the work, conduct, and habits of inmates and; writes incident logs and criminal reports;

• Transports and escorts inmates to court, between facilities, or to other locations;

• Maintains security within the correctional facilities and prevents escapes, physically restrains inmates when necessary, conducts perimeter checks of the facility, and performs headcount;

• Conducts warrant and warrantless misdemeanor or felony arrests of persons within the County’s detention facilities;

• Answers inquiries concerning corrections procedures;

• Supervises inmate visitation;

• Performs business and record keeping functions, including monetary transactions, computer operations, and processing of booking files, bail/fine monies, and court paperwork;

• Participates in honor guard assignments and other community relations activities;

• Collects, organizes, interprets, and analyzes a variety of information to determine an appropriate and reasonable course of action;

• Conducts recruitments and makes other public appearances;

• Applies first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques, as needed;

• Conducts recruitment background investigations;

• May provide training in various areas within the Sheriff’s Office Divisions, including providing Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and/or Standard and Training for Correction (STC) to in-service personnel;

• May appear in court to testify;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;

• Performs other related duties, as required.

Requirements:

• Applicants who have passed their 20th birthday may apply but cannot be appointed until they have reached their 21st birthday.

• Possession of a current (within the last three (3) years) California Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) certificate.

• Maintain current certification in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (C.P.R.) after appointment and for the duration of employment in the classification.

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

• Possession of current certification that demonstrates successful completion of coursework fulfilling the requirements of Penal Code Section 832 Firearms and Arrest (describes course prescribed by Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training).

• California Class B driver’s license may be required for some positions.

• Have never been convicted of a felony. Any felony conviction and/or a conviction outside of California that would be considered a felony in California is disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on the type, frequency, severity, and time of offense.

• Must be able to take and pass a thorough medical examination. May be disqualified based on established medical standards or current STC or Departmental orders.

• Must successfully pass a psychological evaluation.

• Must successfully demonstrate and maintain physical fitness to perform the full scope and functions of the job.

• Must pass a complete background investigation, including fingerprints and a search of local, state, and national files for criminal history.

• Must possess the legal right to work in the United States.

• Candidates must meet all required employment standards prescribed in Government Code Section 1031, which include a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, fingerprinting, background investigation, and medical examination.

• County employees in the Department of Correction employed as of January 1, 2011 in a similar classification will undergo an abbreviated screening process per departmental order.

• *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.