Employer: Charlevoix County

Position: Corrections Deputy

Department: Sheriff’s Department

Pay Range: Full-time with benefits, starting hourly wage: $19.97

General:

Primary functions of the job are to provide care, custody, safety, security and supervision of prisoners and processing intakes and releases at Charlevoix County Jail, Employees work as a part of a team and are responsible for ensuring the team meets its objectives.

Employees must meet the minimum requirements, conditions of employment, and be able to successfully perform all essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

This position may require irregular hours. May be required to work on call in an emergency.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Process inmates in and out of the facility, including obtaining fingerprints and mug shots, appropriate handling of inmate funds with the banking system, gathering medical information, placing inmates in cells, checking database for outstanding warrants, logging charges into the computer, pulling warrants and/or performing other related activities
• Administers housing procedures, which includes: performing head counts; compiling meal counts; performing inmate orientations; collecting and issuing clothing; administering testing; distributing medications; issuing food; passing out razors; distributing mail; disseminating commissary orders; and, performing other related activities, ensure appropriate medical care is implemented
• Performs facility controls, which involves logging activities into computer, monitoring high-risk inmates (i.e. suicidal), monitoring camera systems, logging individuals entering and leaving facility, reviewing reports, and performing other related activities
• Patrols facilities and monitors for any physical plant deficiencies
• Conducts thorough searches of inmates and cell areas
• Performs court Deputy, activities, which includes: ensuring correct forms are completed and signed; ensuring inmates are seen by the correct court officer; transports inmates to court; enters court information from magistrate bond form or from court dispositions; bond settings and arraignments; and provides courtroom security
• Transports inmates to and from' various locations throughout the state
• Supervises inmates, ensuring compliance with jail rules and maintaining an orderly facility
• Processes inmate monies and bonds
• Monitors and maintains appropriate levels of supplies and materials in support of jail operations and activities
• Responds to court and cell emergencies
• Maintains open communication with fellow officers and supervisors and follows all policies and procedures of the Sheriff's Office, including the general policing philosophy of the Sheriff
• Maintains and submits all appropriate records
• Follow policy and procedures as established
• And all other Job-related duties that may present themselves
• Must perform all job-related duties with a positive attitude

Requirements:

Must meet minimum requirements of employment. Must be able to perform all essential duties and responsibilities successfully with or without reasonable accommodations. Must pass the MSCTC written and physical testing. Could have a flexible schedule due to possibly being on-call or providing coverage in an emergency.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

Work involves the new development of new guidelines and techniques, establishing criteria or developing new information where guidelines may not exist for all situations and considerable independent judgement, personal discretion, an resourcefulness are needed to interpret circumstances and to make decisions in major areas where there may be uncertainty in approach methodology and interpretation. Errors at this level could lead to the loss of a life, major harm, or life impairment.

Physical Demands:

May be required to climb, balance, or reach with hands and arms. Could be sitting, standing, kneeling, crouching, or stooped down for a long period of time. May be required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. Need to be able to talk proficiently and use adequate sense of smell and feel. May occasionally be required to lift or move over 100 pounds.

Work Environment & Other Requirements:

Could frequently work in an outdoor environment with exposure to all weather climates (heat, cold, rain, snow, etc.). There may be a time that there could be an exposure to infectious criminal suspects or prison inmates, and fumes, or airborne particles. Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays for this 24-hour operation and be able to work mandatory overtime.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Competencies:

• Must not have been convicted of a felony or crime that might question the person’s credibility
• Must successfully complete the employment screening process, which may include written and oral evaluations, psychological, and physical screening, as well as a complete background investigation
• Must be in good health and able to perform the necessary duties, including ability to pursue, apprehend, restrain, and control inmates with constitutionally appropriate force, and to manage the prevention of inmate assaults
• Must meet minimum vision requirements and have normal hearing
• Must attend and pass a 160 hour Corrections Academy within one year of employment
• Posses and maintain a valid Michigan Driver’s License and maintain eligibility to drive per the County’s Vehicle Policy
• Certified as a Correctional Deputy in the State of Michigan. Prior to hire, must have a passing score on the EMPCO written test for local corrections deputy candidates as recognized and approved by Michigan Sheriffs’ Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) effective March 1, 2013
• Prior to hire, must also have a passing score on the physical abilities test for local corrections officer candidates as recognized and approved by the Michigan Sheriff’s Coordinating and Training Council (MSCTC) effective March 1, 2014
• Proficiency in English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and mathematical functions
• Thorough knowledge of applicable State Laws and office orders, rules, regulations, and policies
• Thorough knowledge of functional organization of the Sheriff’s Office
• Ability to maintain all general, physical, and health requirements, as well as certifications that may be required to successfully complete a physical readiness test
• Interpersonal skills necessary to maintain and develop effecting and appropriate working relationships
• Skill in prioritizing work assignments
• Appropriately and effectively represent Charlevoix County at a variety of community events and activities in support of positive public relations and develop liaison relationships between the community and the county
• Ability to take command of an emergency incident and render immediate decisions as needed
• Ability to consistently demonstrate sound ethics and judgement
• Ability to facilitate meetings effectively
• Ability to comprehend, process, and apply both verbal and written skills appropriate to the job
• Ability to accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronics
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
• Ability to use county resources effectively and efficiently

How to Apply:

To Apply for the position listed above, please fill out the Charlevoix County Sheriff’s Office Application and return it to the Sheriff’s Office.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.97 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person