Detention Deputy 1

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***Position Summary***

Under the supervision of the Sheriff, Undersheriff, and/or Detention

Supervisor the Detention Officer I position performs duties relating to

the detention and incarceration of alleged criminal violators and

convicted criminals. The main responsibilities of this position include

processing individuals in and out of the facility; maintaining order and

security; and maintaining the proper care and well-being of those

incarcerated. This employee may be required to exercise initiative and

discretion when faced with emergency conditions. This work involves an

element of personal danger.

***Essential Functions***

• Process criminal violators in and out of the detention facility;
• Maintains security in all areas of the detention facility;
• Maintains the incarceration of criminal violators in a safe and
  
  

constitutional method following established rules and regulations

set by the department, state, and the courts;

• Investigates suspicious conditions in the detention facility;
• Maintains documentation of health care needs and administers
  
  

medication to incarcerated individuals as directed by health care

providers;

• Transports incarcerated individuals to and from court hearings,
  
  

health care facilities, or other locations as ordered by the court

or authorized;

• Completes all necessary official forms and reports as required in a
  
  

timely manner;

• Maintains proper care and well-being of incarcerated individuals;
• Appears and testifies in court proceedings;
  
  

***Marginal Functions***

• Performs other duties as deemed necessary or assigned;
• Attends training seminars an classes as required by the Sheriff and
  
  

Undersheriff;

• May be required to cross train in other suitable county departments.
  
  

***Position Requirements***

• Experience:** Detention or correctional facility experience preferred.
  
  

Employee is expected to acquire the necessary information and skills to

perform the job reasonably well within six months in the position.

• Education:** High school diploma or GED equivalent. Must be in
  
  

possession of or have the ability to obtain a valid Kansas drivers

license.

• Technical Skills:** Ability to proficiently operate communications
  
  

equipment, non-lethal intermediate weapons, and other related law

enforcement equipment; ability to meet and deal tactfully with the

general public and to communicate effectively and clearly, both orally

and in writing; the ability to access, input and retrieve information

from the computer.

• Problem Solving:** Occasional problem solving exists. Problems involve
  
  

handling the complaints and the disputes between the incarcerated

individuals in the facility.

• Decision Making:** Limited decision making responsibilities. Most
  
  

tasks assigned are according to standard procedures or guidelines.

• Supervision:** Work performance is reviewed by supervisor. Employee
  
  

does not have supervisory responsibilities over personnel.

• Financial Accountability:**Employee is accountable for the proper
  
  

recording and collection of evidence and valuables encountered in the

performance of duties.

• Personal Relations:** Continual contact with inmates and frequent
  
  

contact with the general public, co-workers, and other law enforcement

personnel.

• Working Conditions:** Adverse working conditions exist relating to the
  
  

operation of a detention/jail facility. Hazardous, strenuous and

dangerous situations may arise in the course of dealing with alleged

criminal violators and convicted criminals. Shift work is required, as

is some overtime work.

• Physical Requirements:** Must have the ability to maintain all
  
  

physical requirements to react to the hazardous, strenuous and dangerous

activities during situations that may arise in the handli g of alleged

criminal violators or convicted criminals. Between 5 10