Detention Deputy

4 days ago


Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Hennepin County, MN Full time
About the Position

This is a full-time benefit-earning position with Hennepin County, MN. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising detainees in a pretrial detention facility, maintaining security of the facility, and ensuring the safety of all inmates, staff members, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities
  • Fingerprint, secure, transport, and release inmates.
  • Conduct property and physical searches.
  • Supervise custody of inmates and visitation.
  • Staff security control rooms.
  • Conduct regular security checks of the facility and housing units.
  • Ensure inmate pretrial rights, arrange court appearances, and verify disposition of inmates returned from court.
  • Respond to emergency situations and perform first aid when necessary.
  • Maintain records on inmates; write reports on incidents occurring in the jail.
  • Inventory and secure inmate cash and property.
Requirements
  • Must be 18 years old or older.
  • Must have one of the following: two or more years of full-time approved work experience, two or more years of military duty, or completion of two or more years of college or vocational technical course work.
  • Must be able to work at the Public Safety Facility located at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415 in downtown Minneapolis.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, overnights, on-call, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able to pass a comprehensive medical examination prior to appointment to ascertain candidate's ability to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in a high volume, fast-paced environment where crises and priorities change rapidly.
  • Experience working as a Detention Deputy or Correctional Officer.
  • Basic knowledge of computers/computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Office and Outlook or another similar email system).
  • Knowledge of the rights of pre-trial inmates.
  • Ability to work with inmates who are hostile and difficult at times.
  • Ability to adopt different communication styles to effectively communicate with a variety of people.
About Hennepin County

Hennepin County is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for our residents and communities. We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for growth and development.



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