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Bonner County

Job

Description

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JOB TITLE:

DEPARTMENT:

SUPERVISOR:

DEPUTY DETENTION-ADULT

Sheriff-Jail

Sergeant, Jail

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervises the activities of all inmates (average of 80 up to 120) during an

assigned shift.

LAST REVISION:

Job Scope

Summ a r v : Maintains security of the County Jail facilities and the inmates. Ensures adequate security to protect the

public from inmates. Uses physical restraint and force as needed.

Oth e r Inform a ti o n : Incumbent performs work that involves a wide variety of work situations that involve a

moderate degree of complexity. Incumbent typically works under specific and definite directions and well-known

procedures. Work requires the exercise of initiative, independent judgment and discretion insofar as incumbent

applies standards and procedures to variable situations. Incumbent regularly interacts with supervisor while

receiving regular supervision. Communicates with others both inside and outside the organization, primarily with

other law enforcement employees, courts, and other agencies.

Impact is usually limited to the department level and those who are incarcerated within County facilities. Errors

may create situations of understaffing, wrongful placement of inmates in detention areas, potential for inmate

suicide, and other potential for physical harm of oneself, others, and the initiation of legal action taken against the

County. Work is typically performed indoors, but may involve intermittent exposure to weather and dangerous

conditions while engaged and in contact with prisoners. Travel is regular, not typically extending beyond the

County.

E ssential Functions

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities which are not listed

in any particular order of priority and may be amended or added to by the County at any time:

? Takes inmates and conducts booking procedure for incarceration upon apprehension. Includes obtaining

personal information and faxing such information to the appropriate agencies, prints, pictures, placement, and

all other related activities. May also include the use of breath analysis to determine blood alcohol percentage

levels.

? Monitors inmate activities and behavior and especially watches for illegal activity or rule violations. Keeps

records and maintains awareness regarding the number of inmates held at any given time. Tracks and is

aware of inmate behavior as it pertains to inmate attitudes, emotions and well-being, and logs unusual

behavior.

? Maintains inmate control, especially in cases where tensions arise among inmates, in a professional manner.

Conducts regular bed checks or head counts throughout the shift. Completes reports regarding unusual

incidents that take place during the shift.

? Operates the control room including watching monitors, opening doors, and other activities designed to

maintain the security of inmates, employees, and the public.

? Interfaces with medical personnel and commissioned officers as needed regarding the physical wellness or

other considerations of inmates (e.g., special diets, allergies, and psychological or personality disorders).

Inquiries about prescriptions and passes appropriate medications to inmates.

? Passes the service cart twice a day. Restocks cart and completes appropriate related paperwork and forms.

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? Oversees inmate preparation for daily activities (e.g., school release, job release, etc.). Tracks all supplies

and equipment provided to inmates, including all school supplies, supplies for personal hygiene, etc.

? Conducts periodic searches and shake-downs of inmate c lothing, living areas, cells and other locations.

Searches all residents coming into and leaving the facility.

? Oversees activities of inmates to ensure appropriateness. Supervises the cleaning of house and sleeping

areas to ensure effectiveness and to monitor detainee behavior. Oversees changing of uniforms, bedding

and other linens. Supervises and directs work crews as assigned.

? Maintains regular communication with management and court officials regarding inmate status. Informs co-

workers and supervisors regarding any changes in policy or procedure regarding inmates.

? Provides meal delivery and pick up for incarcerated prisoners at the County facilities. Dispenses meals and

accounts for all utensils and food items during all meals of the assigned shift.

? Communicates with dispatch center and prepares all necessary paperwork related to the transport of inmates.

Transports residents to court or other locations within the state as ordered by the courts. May involve

transport of high risk, mental holds, inmate labor, etc.

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