Salary: $25.51 – $32.74 Hourly
Position Summary:
Under immediate or general supervision, maintains facility security and inmate welfare in a County Jail; oversees and directs the work of inmates in structured situations and the community during an assigned shift; prepares clear, accurate, and comprehensive reports and other written materials; maintains accurate records, logs, and files; and performs related duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
- Maintains inmate security in accordance with laws, regulations, and institutional philosophy, including monitoring inmate activity, documenting inmate incidents, and searching the facilities and inmates for contraband and weapons.
- Processes incoming inmates, fingerprints at intake, and releases from custody; maintains files and logs on inmates; inventories and secures property and valuables.
- Interviews inmates to classify and assign them to the appropriate detention area and activities; screens and recommends inmates for pretrial or other programs.
- 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.
- Supervises inmate exercise and recreation, as well as visiting and similar privileges; escorts inmates within the jail areas; provides security for medical staff as required.
- Subdues and restrains persons and uses restraining devices.
- Assists medical staff in the distribution of medications; screens and refers requests for medical attention; administers emergency first aid as required.
- Documents incidents, including calling the supervisor on radio or phone to articulate incidents; compiles accurate and logical reports.
- Inspects facilities and reports the need for maintenance or unusual situations; submits issues with and/or requests clothing and supplies.
- Surveys and evaluates emergency situations; provides immediate response with proper action; communicates with inmates one-on-one, or in groups.
- Accompanies and transports inmates to court, other facilities, attorney visits, and medical appointments.
- Testifies in court as subpoenaed.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and
- Correctional Deputy II: one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in jail operation and inmate oversight at a level equivalent to the County’s class of Correctional Deputy I.
- Must possess/obtain a California Drivers license within twelve (12) months of appointment as a Correctional Deputy I
- Must complete the Board of State and Community Corrections (B.S.C.C.) Adult Corrections Officer Core Course within twelve (12) months of appointment as a Correctional Deputy I.
- Must complete PC832 Arrest and Control and PC 832 Firearms (if over the age of 21) within twelve (12) months of appointment as a Correctional Deputy I.
- Possession of High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Possession and maintenance of firearms qualification.
