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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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