Floyd County is looking for Deputy Sheriffs!

The purpose of this classification is to provide and maintain security, safety, care, and control of offenders, detention facilities, and facility equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and controls offenders within the institution.
• Maintains security of institutions and grounds, including observing and searching for contraband.
• Supervises offenderactivities.
• Assists in dispensing medication to offenders.
• Settles disputes between offenders.
• Assists in offendercounts.
• Checks doors for security; inspects for unusual, illegal, or unsafe activity and emergencies.
• Conducts shakedowns to seize contraband material and weapons.
• Assists in processing offenders in and out.
• Directs work of trustees; operates lock systems.
• Performs special transportation duties and may assist the field services division.
• Serves criminal warrants and civil processes issued by the court; testifies in judicial proceedings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have no state or federal convictions punishable by imprisonment in federal or state prisons, and no misdemeanor convictions sufficient to establish a pattern of disregard for the law.
• Must have no convictions of Family Violence Crimes.
• Must possess and maintain current P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer Certification.