DETENTION DEPUTY

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2625891 I POSTING DATE-COUNTY: POSTING DATE-PUBUC: C[O5ING DATE: 4141202s PAG I date amendedBoundary County PO Box 419 Bonners Ferry, lD 83805 Phone'. 208-267 -2242 Fax: 208-267-78L4 NOTTCE OF POSITION VACANCY JOB TITIE: DETENTION DEPUTY DEPARTMENT: SHE RIFF lmmediateSupervisor DETENIIONSERGEANT .roB coDE f sH 14040 GRAOE 13 Overall Supervisor SHERIFF POSITION TYPE: FUTLTIM E STARTING WAGE: 23,33 PER HOUR JOB SUMMARY Responsible for the care, custody and control of inmates housed in the Boundary County Jail. Supervise inmates both within the facility and on work details outside the facility as required. Conduct security checks of inmates and facility as required by the Boundary County Jail Policy Manual. Dispense medications as directed by the jail physician. Maintain control of inmate property. lnprocess (booking) and release of subjects housed in the.lail. Musl be able to maintain paperwork generated by this process and throuBh the court system. This is a full time positron. 1. Maintains security and controlof inmates, observing all persons housed inside the jailfacility at least every 30 minutes. 2. Perform all intake and release functions, e.g. ascertain and document inmate's identity, vital statistics, reason detained, physical and mental condition. 3.5earch, fingerprint and photograph all inmates upon incarceration. 4. lnventory and store inmate personal property. 5, Make arrangements for medical care if necessary. Administer medical care as needed. 6. classify inmates to determine housing location. 7. Provide communication to inmate's attorney, family and bail bondsman. 8. lssue blankets, jail clothing and hy8iene items to inmates being housed. 9. Determine conditions that allow for release. 10. lmplement work/school release and work search programs. 12. Arrange for in-house inmate programs such as religious service, AA & ALANON service, counselinS, etc. 13. Deliver emertency messages to inmates regarding death in family, serious injury or illness of family member, property loss, etc. Follow up with necessary assistance. 14. Perform lntoxylizer tests and urine drug screeninS. 15. Take fingerprints of non-inmates such as elimination prints, concealed weapons, child identification, child care, care of the elderly, immigration and naturalization, postal workers, etc. 16. Provide security supervision for service providers and delivery persons inside the security area, e.g. electricians, plumbers, etc. 17. Produce and maintain documentation pertaining to iail related activities, events, conditions and needs; e.g.; daily jail logs, mail logs, incident reports, booklng forms, Property inventories, medical screening, classification forms, etc. 18, Maintain peace and order in the jail; e.t.;positively manipulating inmate behavior with communication skills and a professional demeanor. 19. Physically reorganize the population within the jail to manage conflicts or special-needs inmates. and eliminate unnecessary causes of stress, such as weapons, intoxicants or unsafe living conditions. 20.5earch inmate cells and cell areas when appropriate. POSITION FUNCTIONS I 21. lsolat; inmates exhibiting overly aggressive behavior from other inmates. 22. Physically restrain inmates when appropriate, requesting assistance from other officers when needed. 23. Document actions taken during an incident and act as disciplinary board member when needed. 24. Maintain the physical plant and equipment. lnstall new equipment inside and outside the security area, and repair and clean equipment as needed. 25. Maintain account of inmate funds. 26. Distribute medications to inmates as prescribed by physician. 27. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Jail Commander, including but not limited to bailiff duty, mental watch, juvenile watch, etc- JOB TITTE: DETE NTIO N DEPUTY continued PAGE: MINIMUM EDUCATION/QUATIFICATIONS REQUIRED High school diploma or equivalent. Able to complete P.O.S.T. Academy within one year from date of employment. Must be a U. S. Citizen in order to attend P,O.s.T. Academy. A working knowledge of computers. Able to qualify with firearms. Must be able to pass a physical fitness standards test. Must be 18 or over to apply. TYPICATLY WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAI. REQUIREMENTS Exceptionally high degree of performance and accuracy required. Must be able to communicate and work effectively with elected officials, employees, professionals, i