Detention Deputy

JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for guarding and supervising prisoners in the County jail, assuming responsibility for all needs of prisoners during detention, and serving as court security and transport officer, training other officers and serving as lead worker in absence of Sergeant or other supervisor. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Intakes and processes new inmates including computer data entry of arrest record, suicide/health evaluation, photographs, and fingerprints; runs fingerprints for public as requested. Locks inmates in cells and performs head counts. Conducts drug and/or alcohol testing of inmates/detainees as required. Prepares menus and orders food. Maintains court proceeding records for all inmates. Trains new employees Provides in-service training to Sheriff's Office employees Performs maintenance duties throughout the building and/or reports problems to supervisor for repair; performs janitorial duties as needed. Collects urine analysis from probation, parole, social services and sheriff clients to complete random drug testing. Completes reports to assist in cases involving inmates booked in the jail; prepares supplemental reports on DUI inmates. Provides sworn testimony in court and administrative hearings as required. Maintains a daily jail log. Completes incident reports on inmates for disciplinary, medical or any interaction with inmates needing documentation. Guards inmates while in the housing, library, recreational, booking, kitchen and laundry areas. Observes inmates to detect and deter self-destructive criminal behaviors to include suicide, assault, theft, extortion, and sexual activity. Observes inmates to detect emergency medical or mental health conditions and refers to professional personnel and facilities for treatment. Conducts cell, area, property and person searches. Serves meals to prisoners and provides or obtains medical aid if needed. Distributes commissary items purchased by inmates such as candy, snacks and toilet articles, and records payment on voucher. Controls public entry and exit to the secure jail perimeter and areas within the jail facility to maintain jail security. Processes bonding of inmates and releases inmates according to court instructions. Coordinates the use of prisoner trustees for work within and outside the jail. Monitors the cleanliness of the housing and common areas of the jail. Monitors Warrantless affidavits being signed by the on-duty judge. Performs fingerprinting for CBI of the general public for teaching, real estate, liquor license, concealed weapon permits and similar reasons. Enters data in the network data-base for the road deputies. Performs warrant checks for the up-coming court dockets. Completes criminal background checks for the District Attorney for court advisement and Probation Department for pre-sentence investigations. Provides reception and telephone answering duties during Sheriff Office normal operating hours, answers questions from the public, provides information, and makes referrals. Performs other related job duties as assigned.