Detention Deputy

The Jail Deputy assigned to the Bent County Jail is primarily a security officer. The major job emphasis is on the security aspects of working with incarcerated individuals. This includes exercising physical control over violent and uncooperative inmates; breaking up fights and restraining violent and uncooperative inmates; booking of prisoners which includes taking fingerprints and photos and conducting strip searchers; hand cuffing and escorting prisoners to and from court; writing reports and testifying in court.

Working varying shift assignments with varying days off is required to provide staffing twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, including recognized holidays. Shifts and days off are bid for on a seniority basis.

In some positions, deputies must carry a firearm which will required them to maintain qualification and training standards with the firearm. Some assignments (Court and Transports) requires motor vehicle operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties require all the assignments listed below on a rotating basis.

• Jail Assignment – Works directly with prisoners in the individual living areas, seeing to it that they are fed; that the modules are kept clean; escorts prisoners throughout the facility and that interpersonal conflicts are constructively resolved.
• Booking Assignment – Books in arrestee, takes photos and fingerprints; conducts searches and inventories property as well as providing a brief orientation to new jail residents.
• Court Transport – Escorts prisoners to and from court and briefs them on what will take place. Responsible for providing courtroom security and filling out assorted court paperwork.
• Transport Assignment – Transports prisoners to and from other agencies, medical and dental facilities.

Note: The successful applicant must be able to perform ALL the above job functions, unassisted, and at a pace and level of performance consistent with actual job requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required. College Degree in the Behavioral Sciences preferred but not required. Corrections, jail or law enforcement experience is helpful but not required.
• Must be 21 years old and United States Citizen.
• Must not have any felony convictions. Committed no felonies, including illegal drug use, in the past three years.
• Must not have any domestic violence offense related convictions or domestic violence related restraining orders in effect.
• Must not have any DUI/DWAI convictions or drivers license suspensions or revocations within 24 months of application or more than one DUI/DWAI conviction in lifetime.
• Must not have used marijuana within one year of application. A history of excessive use of illegal drugs, or other offenses could disqualify an applicant.
• Must have a good driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Must be able to complete departmental jail officer training program.
• Must have ability to accurately perceive, soundly reason, and correctly judge situations, occurrences and circumstances.
• Must possess good communications skills and be able to express clearly and precisely, orally and in writing.
• Must have a great deal of initiative and tenacity to actively influence events rather that passively accepting them.
• Must have a proper degree of stress-tolerance, including stability and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Must have the personality traits conducive to working with superiors, peers, subordinates, and members of the public from all socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.
• Must possess the following personality traits:
• Maturity, honesty, integrity, adaptability, sensitivity, compassion, common sense, good self-esteem, patience, wisdom, reliability, self-discipline, creativity, fortitude, assertiveness, pride in work, initiative, dedication to public service, and problem solving skills.
• Must be a resident of Colorado and possess and maintain a Colorado Driver’s License.
• Requires the dexterous use of both hands. Requires corrected vision and hearing. Must be able to lift and/or move 75 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19