BCSO Detention Deputy - Transportation

Buncombe County Government; West Meade (TN); On-site; USD 38,779 - 43,421; Full time

Job summary

Buncombe County Government is seeking a BCSO Detention Deputy for the Transportation Department in Tennessee. The role involves transporting arrestees and detainees while ensuring their safety and custody. Key responsibilities include assisting Detention Officers and preparing documentation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, be at least 21 years old, and hold certification as a law enforcement officer. Knowledge of law enforcement practices and equipment is also necessary. This is a full-time position that may require work on nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Transport arrestees and detainees to and from various locations.
• Assist Detention Officers with booking and supervision of detainees.
• Prepare paperwork, logs, and related documentation.

Skills

Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures

Ability to maintain discipline and order of inmates

Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of the NC BLET Course

Tools

Law enforcement equipment

Job description

Job Title

BCSO Detention Deputy – Transportation Department

Salary Range

$28.15 - $31.52 per hour

Responsibilities

• Transport arrestees and detainees to and from state prisons, holding cells, jails, courts, medical appointments, and hospitals.
• Assist Detention Officers with booking and supervision of detainees.
• Serve court orders and perform hospital guard duty.
• Support the transportation of IVCs to and from hospitals.

Essential Functions

• Transport detainees to and from the jail, county courthouse, holding cells, and doctor’s visits while ensuring care, custody, and control.
• Prepare paperwork, logs, and related documentation.
• Conduct searches of detainees to ensure safety of officers and the public.
• Participate in training sessions related to safety, security, firearms, and procedures.
• Work any post, assignment, or shift to support a 24-hour, 7-day per week operation, including nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as assigned.
• Maintain inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality and perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of the NC BLET Course.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of inmate management practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of local laws, ordinances, and the North Carolina General Statutes pertaining to the commitment and confinement of inmates.
• Ability to maintain discipline and order of inmates.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain courteous and tactful relationships with families of inmates, attorneys, ministers, and other persons concerned with the welfare of individual inmates.
• Ability to take prompt and effective action during detention facility emergencies and exercise sound judgment to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
• Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Buncombe County Government provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, disability, or any legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. The County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.