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Bingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

BINGHAM COUNTY

DEPARTMENT of HUMAN RESOURCES

501 North Maple #202

Blackfoot, ID 83221

Laraine Pope, HR Director Phone #: (208) 782-3110

Phone #: (208) 782-3111

Fax #: (208) 782-2681

May 6, 2024

BINGHAM COUNTY, IDAHO

Position: Detention Deputy

Salary: Starts at \$22.07 Hiring Step DOE/DOQ

Full-time position with County Benefits

Closing Date: Open until Filled

Purpose of Class/Primary Function

The principal function of a sworn employee in this class is to perform security duties to ensure

the safety and security of the County Jail, inmates, and the community. The Detention Deputy

may be assigned additional and/or specific duties in booking and release, the electronic control

and communications center, clerical, kitchen, laundry, and related support functions. The work

is performed under supervision of a Jail Sergeant. Some latitude is granted to the employee but

work is subject to stringent state and county legal guidelines. The principal duties of this class

are performed in a work environment in which the employee is subject to potential personal

danger and health hazards.

Minimum Requirements

Must have a high school diploma, a GED certificate, or school transcripts

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must have a valid Idaho Drivers License and be insurable

Must have no Felony convictions

Some misdemeanors are allowed depending on the classification

Must be able to pass a background check (criminal-character-credit), polygraph test, and a pre-

employment drug screening

Disqualifying Drug Usage

Sale, delivery and/or cultivation of any controlled substances including but not limited to

marijuana, methamphetamines, amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, prescription drugs without a

legal prescription and/or license and hallucinogenic drugs; such as LSD, mushrooms, and acid

Use of marijuana within the past year

Use of synthetic substances such as spice with in the past year

Any use of illegal hard drugs to include: meth, heroin, cocaine, LSD, PCP

If use of marijuana and/or synthetic drugs, such as spice, is between one and three years,

please contact Lt Darrell Fellows for additional information.

Employment Requirements for a Detention Deputy

Must have the ability to work rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, and holidays)

Must be able to follow written and oral instructions

Must be able to operate specialized jail equipment, office equipment and software program

applications

Must be able to interpret, maintain, and produce records, logs, documentation and reports on all

inmates

Bingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Must be able to deal verbally and/or physically with uncooperative, distraught, or hostile inmates

Must be able to monitor inmates to ensure the safety and security of inmates, staff, and the

facility

Must be able to recognize and respond to unusual medical, physical or mental conditions of the

inmates

Must be able to understand and apply departmental, state, and local law enforcement

procedures, policies, rules, and regulations

Must be able to analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual or potential

dangers and determine the proper course of action

Must be able to escort inmates to and from facilities, court, or other appointments

Must be able to work independently as well as a team, including special response or security

teams

Must be able to cope with stressful situations calmly, fairly, tactfully, and with respect to

individual rights

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, fellow staff

members, supervisors, other County employees, the public a nd persons with varied racial,

ethnic, or economic backgrounds

Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally or in writing with accurate and

grammatically correct information in the reports

Must be able to respond to citizen requests in a courteous and effective manner

Must be able to perform a variety of duties/responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency with

time-sensitive deadlines

Must be able to become POST Certified within 1 year of hire date

Benefits

Bingham County offers a highly competitive benefits package including membership in the

Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), paid time off, holiday pay, as well as

medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

How to Apply

A job description and the Application may be found on our website: www.bingha