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A Detention Deputy at Sedgwick County helps maintain facility security and order while protecting inmates, staff, visitors, and the community. The role monitors inmate safety and behavior, responds to emergencies, operates secure systems, and supports daily facility operations. It offers a career in law enforcement centered on integrity, professionalism, and public service.
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This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13696497 Step into a career with purpose. At Sedgwick County, a Detention Deputy does more than maintain security. They protect people, respond when it matters most, and help keep the community safe. This is a career for individuals who stay calm under pressure, lead with professionalism, and want their work to mean something every day. As a Detention Deputy, you will work in a fast-paced environment where sound judgment, accountability, and teamwork are essential. You will help maintain order, monitor inmate safety and behavior, respond to emergencies, operate secure systems, and support the daily operation of the facility. In this role, you will: - Help maintain safety, security, and order throughout the facility - Monitor inmate movement, behavior, and well-being - Respond to fights, medical emergencies, and other critical incidents - Conduct searches, head counts, and security checks - Operate cameras, doors, alarms, and other control systems - Prepare accurate logs and incident reports - Help prevent escapes, contraband, and injury to inmates, staff, and visitors - Support daily operations including meals, visitation, recreation, and clinic security This position offers the chance to build a meaningful career in law enforcement while serving Sedgwick County with integrity, professionalism, and purpose. \ Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}
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