Corrections Deputy

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Corrections Deputy to join our team at the Josephine County Sheriff's Office. As a Corrections Deputy, you will be responsible for maintaining the safety and security of the correctional facility, supervising incarcerated persons, and ensuring that their needs are met.

• Maintain the safety and security of the correctional facility
• Supervise incarcerated persons and maintain order and discipline within the facility
• Ensure that incarcerated persons' needs are met through personal hygiene, medical and mental health programs, exercise, meals, visiting, telephone calls, mail, laundry, and commissary
• Assure the facility is kept clean, orderly, and sanitary
• Have a complete working knowledge of emergency plans as set forth in the correctional facility operating policies and procedures
• Ensure inmates' legal rights are met, including access to the court, an attorney, and legal materials for research
• Complete accurate and concise behavioral reports on incarcerated persons for classification and disciplinary procedures
• May be assigned as an intake deputy for pre-screening and booking procedures, including running criminal histories, fingerprinting, and photographing
• May be assigned as a release deputy, gathering biographical data for security releases or personal recognizance agreements, and performing general releases of inmates after sentence served or releases ordered by the court
• May be assigned as a correctional deputy to the courts for trials, arraignments, hearings, and motions
• May be assigned to the transportation of inmates outside the secure facility
• May be assigned to classification committees for formal movement of inmates or to hear appeals of disciplinary action
• May be assigned to the security of the facility by making frequent checks of each cell block or housing unit with unscheduled/random arrival times
• Maintain corrections standards of the sheriff's office correctional facility and be prepared for inspections at all times
• Receive, review, and forward grievances from incarcerated persons, complete and file proper documentation of actions taken
• Conduct thorough body searches, cell searches, mail and package searches to limit the flow of contraband
• Investigate facility rule violations and criminal incidents that occur within the facility
• May be assigned to help in correctional programs to ensure they operate efficiently and effectively in attaining the goals of the sheriff's office

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training
• Must have a valid Oregon driver's license and a safe driving record
• Requires successful completion of DPSST Basic Deputy Certification within one year of hire
• Qualified applicant must be at least 21 years of age and a US citizen

We offer excellent benefits, including vacation time, sick leave, paid holidays, outstanding medical, dental, and vision plans, and company-paid PERS retirement. Additional extras include Aflac, Voya, and Valic options.