Deputy Detentions - POST Certified

Primary Responsibility:  Under general 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 / Corporal

*In absence of Corporal, use chain of command established by Gilpin County Sheriff's Office.

Supervises: N/A

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Information: Salary range is $31.54 / hour - $44.85 / hourly. Hiring range is DOQ into the current Sheriff's Office step pay program.

Open Until Filled

Main Job Duties:

• Classifies and assigns inmates to jail housing, explains rules and regulations, maintains security and control of an assigned area of facility, prevents violence, supervises inmate activity, directs visitors, supervises distribution of meals and services to inmates, provides security in the public lobby and courtrooms, operates central control panel, prepares various reports and logs, conducts periodic inspections, and assumes other duties of Deputy Sheriff as assigned.
• Evaluates and assigns inmates to housing locations in the detention facility, supervises inmates during booking process, advises inmates of rules and regulations, escorts inmates and locks prisoners in assigned housing locations.
• Attends 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 intervention as needed, including suicide prevention, etc. Reviews incidents from previous shift; and conducts cell searches for contraband as required.
• Maintains control of inmates' activities including; supervising distributions of meals, commissary, exchange, medications and other items to inmates. Supervises visitation of inmates, assists visitors, and inspects items brought into jail for inmates.
• Maintains peace and order in the courts and throughout the Gilpin County Justice Center to include responding to panic alarms and reports of physical or verbal altercations throughout the Justice Center.
• Verifies identity and ensures authorized access to the Gilpin County Detention Facility.
• Serves Civils to Inmates.
• Provides backup support for Patrol Deputies if the need should arise and there is sufficient coverage in Detentions at the time of the need.
• Communicates with inmates including; giving information and directions, mediating disputes, advising of rights and processes, listening to and investigating inmates' complaints, and resolving inmates' conflicts and problems.
• May supervise inmates on work assignments outside of detention facility.
• Operates a central control center; panel and monitors, security cameras and television monitors to view areas of detention facility, as assigned. Does visual and audio surveillance of doors and activities of inmates and staff. Receives inquiries and provides information as requested. Controls outside entries, all doors and intercoms, ensuring entry and exit of authorized persons. Responds to fire alarms and panic alarms, determining the location of the incident and getting the assistance to that area.
• Transports or escorts inmates within the detention facility and between criminal justice, medical, dental, and other public and governmental facilities. Maintains safety and security of County and District courtrooms and provides 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.
• 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.

Additional Job Duties:

• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by Detentions Corporals or Sergeants, Captain or Undersheriff and any duties needed to stabilize an emergency situation.

Hours:

• Must be available for shift work, to include weekends, holidays, and on-call coverage.

Additional Information:

The Written exam and oral boards will be announced and our recruiter will work with you on those dates. 

Salary : $32 - $45