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Corrections Deputy

Kalamazoo County Government

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Location
Kalamazoo, MI
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Job overview

The Corrections Deputy maintains the custody, safety, and security of residents at the Kalamazoo County Jail, a 24-hour physically secure criminal justice facility. Candidates must complete a medical examination, drug screening, psychological evaluation, and comprehensive background investigation. Work assignments may include any shift, day of the week, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Understanding Agency RulesApplying Security ProceduresComposure Under StressMultitaskingClear CommunicationWritten ReportingSelf-Defense TechniquesControl Techniques

Qualifications

Medical ExaminationDrug ScreeningPsychological EvaluationBackground Investigation

Full job description

GENERAL SUMMARY This position is responsible for maintaining the custody, safety, and security of residents of the Kalamazoo County Jail, a 24-hour, physically secure criminal justice facility. The role requires successful completion of a medical examination, drug screening, psychological evaluation, and a comprehensive background investigation. Candidates must be able to understand, retain, and apply agency rules, regulations, policies, and security procedures. The position requires the ability to maintain composure in stressful or emergency situations; multitask effectively; react quickly and calmly; communicate clearly; prepare accurate written reports; and learn and apply self-defense and control techniques when dealing with potentially hostile or combative people. Work assignments are variable and may include any shift, day of the week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Observe residents while detecting or prohibiting behavior that might threaten the facility's security or others' safety. - Respond quickly to calls for assistance within the jail. - Prepare written reports after responding to critical incidents. - Accurately count and observe jail population. - Conduct thorough searches of those individuals who are arrested, housed, or otherwise temporarily accommodated within the jail. - Monitor feeding, recreational activities and correctly deliver medication(s) to residents. - Ensure proper operation and upkeep of the facility's security systems, firefighting equipment, and other jail gear. - Perform related duties as assigned.

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