Labor Program Supervisor

Department: Sheriff - Jail
Supervisor: Sergeant - Jail
Supervision Exercised: Supervises persons assigned to Sheriff’s Labor Program
Exempt Status: Hourly, Part-Time
Benefits Eligibility Status: Eligible
BOCC Approval: 04/02/2024

SUMMARY

Supervises individuals who are sentenced to the Sheriff's Labor Program.

Incumbent performs work that involves a variety of work situations that involve a moderate
degree of complexity. Work requires the exercise of initiative, independent judgment and
discretion insofar as incumbent applies standards and procedures to variable situations.
Incumbent regularly interacts with the on-duty supervisor. Incumbent communicates with
others both inside and outside the organization. Impact is usually limited to the department
level and those who are sentenced to the Program. Work is typically performed with a County
vehicle. Travel is regular, within the County.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities
which are not listed in any particular order of priority and may be amended or added to by the
County at any time:

• Supervises individuals assigned to the Sheriff's Labor Program in a professional manner.

Completes

• reports regarding unusual incidents that take place during the shift.

• Maintains regular communication with on-duty detention sergeant.

• Verifying identity of participants with valid photo ID and collects fees for the day.

• Maintains equipment, including vehicles assigned to the Sheriff's Labor Program.

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Sufficient combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities so as to competently perform

the essential functions of the job. High school diploma or equivalent. Must be a resident
of the United States.

• Must be able to pass a background check and polygraph.

Bonner County

• Ability to work with individuals possessing a wide variety of personalities and behaviors.

Ability to assess behavioral considerations and modify treatment accordingly to ensure
appropriate safety.

• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality as they pertain to individuals or

information that they hold that the incumbent may be subject to during the normal
course of the job.

• Ability to perform those physical requirements needed to perform the essential

functions of the job.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Most communication is

made in face-to- face settings with some written communication required for report
writing and other paperwork.

• Ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with others, both

inside and outside the organization.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES & WORKING CONDITIONS

Sheriff's Labor Supervisor have unique job functions, some of which can be physically
demanding. A supervisor's capability to perform those functions can affect personal and public
safety.

Ability to perform those physical activities necessary to complete the essential functions of the
job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. Requires continual hearing, talking,
standing and routine, sedentary work; regular walking, occasional crouching, grasping,
stooping, and reaching. Frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling in weights of 50 pounds.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, and management
reserves the right to modify it when necessary.