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Corporal Detentions

Gilpin County
Black Hawk, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 12/29/2022 CLOSED ON 6/13/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Corporal Detentions position at Gilpin County?

Primary Responsibility: Under daily supervision, performs general law enforcement work to enforce the laws-Local, State and Federal-and to safeguard the lives, property and rights of the residents of Gilpin County.

Supervised by: Sergeant - Detentions (In absence of the Sergeant, use chain of command established by Gilpin County Sheriff's Office)

Supervises: N/A

Salary Range: Corporal step plan ranges from $34.81 – $50.85 per hour DOQ

Classification: Non-Exempt

Status: Full Time

Main Job Duties:

  • Supervises the daily operation of assigned shift in the detention facility to include:
  • Booking and releasing of inmates, including housing assignments.
  • Inmate activities, including supervising the distribution of meals, commissary, exchange, medications and any other inmate programs.
  • Assists with inmate extraditions and transportation across the United States and follows up with the status of all transports.
  • Provides daily supervision to assigned staff; makes recommendations to the Sergeant regarding employee evaluations and disciplinary actions. Assigns, guides, trains, develops and coaches employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional goals ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures and standards.
  • Attends to additional areas of detention facility, maintaining security and control of inmates and jail. Prevents inmate violence, breaking up fights and subduing combative inmates, as necessary. Performs crisis and suicide intervention as needed. Reviews incidents from previous shift. Conducts cell searches for contraband, as required.
  • Oversees and maintains the integrity of authorized access to the Gilpin County Detention Facility as appropriate.
  • Provides backup support for Patrol Deputies and Dispatch as necessary.
  • Oversees and operates the central control center including: panel and monitors, security cameras and television monitors to view areas of detention facility, as assigned. Performs visual and audio surveillance of doors and activities of inmates and staff. Receives inquiries and provides information as requested. Responds to fire alarms and panic alarms, determining the location of the incident and getting the assistance to that area.
  • Maintains and oversees the safety and security of County and District courtrooms and maintains security for persons within the court complex.
  • Serves assigned court documents and maintains records of disposition.
  • Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and database programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information on inmates.
  • Prepares various logs, forms and reports, documenting movement and activities of inmates, grievance allegations, incidents of violation of rules, notable behavior, potential safety hazards, problems with facility hardware, criminal activity, summons, etc.
  • Attends seminars, classes lectures, etc., as appropriate, to enhance and maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the field of law enforcement.
  • Takes persons into custody on arrest warrants and makes arrests based on probable cause.

Additional Job Duties:

  • Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by Sergeants and any duties needed to stabilize an emergency situation.
  • Maintains cleanliness of assigned workstation, uniform and weapon.
  • Provides basic medical attention in emergencies, including CPR, as required.
  • Maintains office proficiency standards in the use of firearms.

Specialized Job Duties:

The following job duties are assigned to Corporals in the Detentions Division and each will be evaluated on the duties that they are assigned.

  • Completes audits of jail jackets / records for accuracy of booking and releases, warrant tracking and transports.
  • Assures all assigned tasks are complete before end of shift.
  • Communicates with inmates, giving information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes. Listens to and investigates inmates' complaints and resolves inmates' conflicts and problems.
  • Performs initial level of investigation of inmate disciplinary issues.
  • Maintains staffing levels for assigned shift if someone calls off work, medical runs or any other emergency that may arise during the shift.

Hours:

Must be available for shift work, to include weekends and holidays. Must be able to respond on call-outs or to any detention center incident when called upon and provide supervision for all shifts assigned and working.

Salary : $35 - $51

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