Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II - Extra-Help Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II

Merced County; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County is seeking a Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II to help maintain security of incarcerated individuals, process bookings, and enforce facility rules. This 24/7 role includes holidays, weekends, and potential overtime, with Extra-Help pay for non-benefit positions.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete CORE and CA Penal Code 832 certificates within 12 months, and be eligible for POST certification.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the Adult Corrections Officer Core Course and possession of CA Penal Code 832 certificate; must obtain within 12 months of appointment.
• Must be eligible for POST certification and maintain eligibility; background checks, psychological and physical examination required prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a computer and office equipment.
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the phone.
• Carry out duties in a legal and professional manner.
• Attend required training and write comprehensive reports.
• Analyze situations and develop appropriate responses.
• Physically restrain incarcerated persons as needed.
• Escort and guard detainees to various locations.
• Maintain order and ensure safety within the facility.

Skills

Communicate effectively

Write reports

Analyze data

Physical restraint

Detox/secure inmates

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Job description

Examples of Duties

his recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $28.44 - $31.37 per hour.

This is a 24/7 facility that requires various work shifts, which include working holidays, weekends and overtime.

The examples of functions listed in this classification specification are representative but not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive of any one assignment in the classification. Management is not precluded from assigning other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment for the position.

• Assist, supervise, and maintain security and conduct of incarcerated persons in cells, during meals, bathing, at recreation, during visitations, and on work and other assignments. Interprets and enforces correctional rules and regulations such as California Code of Regulations , Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, Title XV.


• Process incarcerated person bookings, discharges, or transfers, and arrange for transportation if necessary.


• Perform strip searches, cursory searches, and body scans of incarcerated persons for contraband, weapons, or use of narcotics.


• Classify incoming incarcerated persons and place them in the proper cell; conduct roll call and head counts of incarcerated persons; maintain records related to incarcerated persons.


• Ensure cells, dorms, laundry facilities, restrooms, and grounds are kept sanitary.


• Escort and guard incarcerated persons to and from work details, court, and hospital or outpatient facilities.


• Maintain discipline and keep order and peace among incarcerated persons.


• Open and censor incoming mail.


• Answer inquiries over the telephone and at the counter pertaining to correctional facility policies, and incarcerated persons as allowed by Sheriff Department regulations.


• May be assigned to assist with teletype communications with other law enforcement agencies.


• Receive and review surety bonds (and cost-Level IIs) for correctness and legality before releasing incarcerated persons to the custody of bond makers.


• Make misdemeanor, felony warrant, and warrantless arrests.


• Testify in court or disciplinary boards on various cases.


• Assist Sheriff Sergeants in the operation of various Correctional Bureau specialty units.


• Participate in the investigation of crimes and incidents, collect and secure evidence, and prepare reports.


• Monitor and operate video and audio equipment in a centralized control room to secure access and ensure safety and security of incarcerated individuals and staff.


• Provide supervision of individuals on community supervision to include pre-trial monitoring and electronic monitoring of sentenced individuals.


• Perform Custodial Deputy Sheriff duties at an assigned courthouse facility.


• Serve civil paperwork and assist in civil processes as assigned.


• May be assigned to assist law enforcement agencies in a local emergency as declared by the County.


• Take custody of individuals committed by the judge.


• Oversee in-custody and community rehabilitation programs and services.


• Transport detainees and assist in moving detainees to and from the courtroom, holding cells and vehicles.


• Transport incarcerated persons between different counties and detention facilities including California State Prisons.


• Act as a liaison among the judge, attorneys, courtroom staff and the public to ensure orderly conduct of court business.


• Attend the California Adult Corrections Officer CORE academy or the California Basic P.O.S.T. Academy.


• May work in the capacity of a Reserve Deputy Sheriff as described in Penal Code 832.6(a)(2), if completed a P.O.S.T certified Level I or II training program and appointed by the agency as a Reserve.

Minimum Qualifications

Custodial Deputy Sheriff I

Education:

High school graduation or equivalent.

Certificates:

Successful completion of the Adult Corrections Officer Core Course as mandated by the Board of State and Community Corrections, and possession of a valid California Penal Code 832 Certificate are highly desirable at time of appointment; must be obtained within 12 months of appointment.

Custodial Deputy Sheriff II

Education:

High school graduation or equivalent.

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience equivalent to Custodial Deputy Sheriff I in Merced County.

OR

Three (3) years of experience involving continuous and direct supervision, direction, counseling of others in a treatment, rehabilitative, or regimented atmosphere. Experience supervising groups such as that acquired in military service would fulfill the experience requirement.

Certificates:

Successful completion of the Adult Corrections Officer Core Course as mandated by the Board of State and Community Corrections and possession of a valid California Penal Code 832 Certificate and valid First Aid and CPR Certificates.

Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II

License:

Possession of a valid California Class "C" Driver's license, at the time of appointment.

Special Requirement:

Must be eligible for appointment or certified as a peace officer under the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and maintain eligibility as a peace officer with POST, applicant must successfully complete Merced County Sheriff’s Office background process, including required psychological and physical examination prior to appointment.

IDENTIFIED SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITIONS IN THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT, POST-ACCIDENT, REASONABLE SUSPICION, RANDOM AND RETURN-TO-DUTY DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE COUNTY OF MERCED DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY

Essential Functions

• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.


• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.


• Carry out duties in a legal and professional manner.


• Attend training as required.


• Write comprehensive reports and complete required records.


• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.


• Perform job duties under stressful conditions.


• Respond appropriately to situations.


• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.


• Physically restrain incarcerated persons.


• Conduct activities on uneven surfaces under various environmental conditions.


• Lift and move with help, objects weighing over 100 pounds.


• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision, and color perception.


• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.


• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance, and crawl.


• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.


• Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion.


• Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.


• Work variable days and/or shifts and overtime as necessary.


• Regular attendance is an essential function.


• This position is required to work under a “No Hostage Policy” setting.

Knowledge of:

• Purposes and methods of discipline as applied to persons under restraint.


• Court procedures and court calendar.


• California Title 15 and related Codes.

Ability to:

• Learn the purposes and methods of discipline as applied to persons under restraint.


• Learn the court procedures and court calendar; Learn California Title 15 and related Codes.


• Control, direct, and instruct incarcerated persons individually and in groups.


• Remember names, faces, and incidents.


• Interpret and enforce institutional rules and regulations with firmness, fact, and impartiality.


• Analyze situations accurately and adopt quick effective courses of action.


• Promote socially acceptable attitudes and behavior among incarcerated persons.

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