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Deputy Sheriff - Detention

Bannock County
Pocatello, ID Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2026 CLOSED ON 4/17/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff - Detention position at Bannock County?

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information,

please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2516569

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to be part of a

stellar team that is respected by the community for serving with honor

and integrity? Are you looking for a career that offers financial

stability, opportunities to learn and grow, and a strong life-work

balance? Consider the Bannock County Sheriff\'s Office.

We are led by a dynamic Sheriff and an experienced leadership team whose

mission is to guide the next generation of law enforcement to success.

We promote from within and train a variety of specialties so you can

find your niche. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits, and

many can qualify for an early pension retirement with enough years of

service. Plus, our alternating three- and four-day work weeks support

your life-work balance.

Our ideal candidate is a \"people person\" of high character, honesty,

and integrity. We are looking for an active and innovative individual

who is passionate about helping people and protecting their community.

Whether you\'re starting a career in law enforcement, transitioning from

another law enforcement job, or transitioning from military service,

there is a place for you at the Bannock County Sheriff\'s Office.

If these values and opportunities appeal to you, take the first step

into a life-changing career by applying today!

  • Position Summary**\

The principal function of a sworn employee in this class is to perform

security duties to ensure the safety and security of the County

detention center. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a

Sergeant. Some latitude is granted to the employee but work is subject

to stringent state and County legal guidelines. The principal duties of

this class are performed in a work environment in which the employee is

subject to potential personal danger, injury, and health hazards.\

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  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities**\

Monitors the activities of the staff and inmates in the County detention

facility to ensure the safety and security of the facility;\

Communicate effectively with other employees via two-way radio

transmissions, email, verbal and written forms to relay and receive

important information;\

Monitors the activities of the staff and inmates to ensure standards,

policies, and procedures are implemented and followed;\

Monitors the activities of the staff and inmates to ensure the rights of

inmates are protected;\

Processes new inmates into the facility, including fingerprinting,

photography, physical search, processing documents, data entry, housing

assignment, clothing issuance, and related booking duties;\

Arrests suspects/inmates on warrants and serves warrants as necessary

following proper process and procedures;\

Performs release duties, including checking court orders, records, and

related paperwork to ensure proper disposition;\

Maintains facility security by patrolling the secure areas within and

around the detention center, following policies, procedures, and

established timelines;\

Maintains facility security by monitoring and operating electronic

doors, monitoring internal radio traffic, and operating security

systems;\

Monitor fire alarm emergency panels and advises Detention Deputies of

the emergency. Ensures that Deputies respond to and address the

emergency;\

Issues keys to Deputies reporting for work. Responsible for completing

key control inventory each shift and ensuring that all keys are returned

after Deputy\'s shift completion;\

Maintains facility security by searching for and seizing weapons, drugs,

contraband, and related items. Must have thorough knowledge and training

of various forms of weapons, drugs and contraband to effectively

identify and properly deal with them;\

Handles and secures any evidence according to proper process and

procedure;\

Ensures safety and security of the inmates, visitors and staff members

by responding to fire alarms and assisting with evacuations when

necessary in accordance with proper process and procedures;\

Monitors inmate behavior and activities in a variety of situations,

including housing; recreation; work assignments; meals; showers;

interactions with other inmates and officers; visitation; and telephone

calls;\

Responds to back-up calls to control violent and resistive inmates that

are using non-lethal and possibly lethal force against other inmates,

employees or visitors and gain control of them utilizing the proper use

of force and restraint methods;\

Accountable daily for keys issued, key control;\

Is civilly liable for actions or inactions;\

Performs census count at prescribed intervals to determine population

and that inmates are accounted for;\

Distributes and/or assists in the distribution of medications (in the

absence and with approval from medical staff), mail, personal hygiene,

and commissary items;\

Performs perimeter security checks;\

Transports and escorts inmates, as assigned;\

Supervises inmate hygiene, including showers, clean clothing, and

laundry;\

Responds to inmate requests for medical assistance following policies

and procedures;\

Maintains logs, records, reports, and required documentation;\

Investigates incidents occurring within the d

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