What are the responsibilities and job description for the Detention Deputy position at Freeborn?
Come and be a part of a dynamic growing team and live in a community that supports our Law Enforcement. Minimum starting pay is $25.26 /hr.
Freeborn County offers a robust benefits package including vacation / sick, life insurance, dental, vision, short term and long term disability, AFLAC, PERA, Nationwide, flex spending, medical with extremely generous VEBA contributions, free clinic for employees and their family members.
Job Details
The Detention Deputy is responsible for care, control, and movement of inmates. This position performs job assignments according to the established policies and procedures in accordance with the MN Department of Corrections rules and the requirements and ICE policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducts the admission and release of inmates which includes accurately identifying inmates; taking finger prints and photographs; collecting, recording and returning money and personal property; identifying medical needs; assists in the classification required for housing inmates; and verifying the release criteria has been met.
- Performs basic maintenance of facility.
- Assists in training new staff, updating probationary staff training manual, orientating probation staff, and maintaining training records.
- Ensures the well-being of inmates performing signs of life-checks, dispensing medication, providing meal service, access to medical care, and laundry exchange.
- Mediates disputes between inmates and releases inmates for Huber work.
- Maintains order and safety in the Detention Center to include conducting security inspections, monitoring key control, performing cell searches, recovering contraband, controlling weapons, and overseeing visitation.
- Performs clerical duties that includes recording inmate dispositions and writing inmate status reports.
- Collects and records fines, bail, bonds, Huber payments, booking fees, and inmate money.
- Responsible for managing the day to day needs and activities of inmates and ensuring rights and safety of inmates are upheld.
- Assists in supervising inmates to assure accordance with conditions conducive to good health and welfare.
- Assists in supervising the separation and classification of inmates.
- Reviews recordings of cameras and phones to maintain security and safety of inmates and staff.
- Performs miscellaneous duties to include testing inmates for drugs and alcohol.
- Transports inmates to and from other facilities.
- Assists in responding to inmate grievances and complaints.
While these are the primary focus of the position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as part of their role with the County.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skills in mediation, complaint resolution and problem solving.
- Knowledge of governmental administrative practices including budgeting, purchasing and policy formulation.
- Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, regulations, programs and services relating to jail administration.
- Working knowledge of Health and Fire Codes and facility water supply and sprinkler system.
- Knowledge of Data Privacy laws.
- Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, financial reports, legal documents, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, correspondence, policies and procedure manuals.
- Considerable skills in effective oral and written communication and maintain frequent interaction with others.
- Ability to be on-call and work extended hours as required.
- Ability to apply professional principles and judgement within overall goals and direction established by senior management.
- Work complexity requires considerable analytical ability to select, evaluate, and interpret data from several sources.
- Knowledge and understanding of different cultures and cultural traits.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
Licenses/Certifications
This position will require the acquisition and maintenance of the following additional certificates/licenses:
- Driver’s License or evidence of equivalent mobility
- Defensive Tactics
- Taser
- Chemical
- First Aid/CPR certification
Equipment and Tools Responsibilities
- Intermittently operates County vehicles.
- Operates office equipment.
- Intermittently use the restraint chair.
- Continuously carries taser, chemical spray, baton and other tools on belt.
Physical and Mental Requirements
This job typically requires: sitting, standing, walking, feeling, manual dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, typing, and seeing. This position may encounter unexpected and prolonged workdays and stress and pressure from dealing with emotional issues and conflicts. This position may experience threats of trauma, assault, and offensive language. This position is exposed to airborne particles and bloodborne pathogens. There is exposure to computer keyboards and video screens. This position is generally light duty and may require the exertion up to 20 pounds of force and intermittently ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move objects over 60 pounds, or assist with moving inmates weighing up to several hundred pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a direct supervision jail environment. This position is exposed to inmates detoxing off of drugs, mental health emergencies, violent, and unstable inmates. There is a considerable risk when dealing with inmates. There may be travel required to other facilities, meetings training, etc. The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.
Competencies Common to All County Positions
- Develop, maintain a thorough working knowledge of, and comply with all office and applicable County policies and procedures.
- Demonstration by personal example the spirit of service, excellence, and integrity expected from all staff.
- Develop respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, including willing assistance to newer staff so job responsibilities can be performed with confidence as quickly as possible.
- Confer regularly with and keep immediate supervisor informed of all important matters which pertain to the applicable job functions and responsibilities.
- Represent Freeborn County in a professional manner to the public, outside contacts and constituencies.
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FREEBORN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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