Custody Deputy

County of Santa Barbara; California (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Hire Incentive $30,000

Education Incentive Allowance

Uniform Allowance $825/yr

Vacation and Sick Leave

Job summary

County of Santa Barbara invites applications to fill Custody Deputy vacancies in the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office. Under general direction, you will maintain custody and supervise inmates in detention facilities and perform related duties.

Minimum education is high school/GED; requires legal work status in the United States, California driver’s license, and the ability to pass a medical and agility exam; a new hire incentive of $30,000 is offered and retirement reciprocity applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Ability to pass medical and agility exams.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates during booking, housing, meals, and visits.
• Oversee inmate conduct and ensure jail regulations are followed.
• Inspect mail and living areas for safety and order.
• Submit reports and transport prisoners as directed.

Skills

Integrity

Decision making

Team communication

Dependability

Judgment under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NOTICE OF CHANGE OPEN UNTIL FILLED

a tiered

NEW HIRE INCENTIVE of $30,000 for Custody Deputy position

We are accepting applications to fill vacancies in All Locations throughout the County of Santa Barbara for the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office.

Under general direction, maintains custody and supervises the work and conduct of inmates in detention facilities; and performs related duties as required.

Benefits and Wellness Plans

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Compensation Summary
• Retirement Plan
• Vacation: 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment
• Sick Leave: 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement
• Paid Holidays: 13 days per year
• New Hire Incentive
• Education Incentive Allowance and Tuition Reimbursement
• Uniform Allowance for $825 per year (see MOU)

For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: https://www.countyofsb.org/ Retirement reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, 1937 Act plans, and more.

*Please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions.

In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess

• A reputation for honesty and trustworthiness
• Integrity/good moral character
• Initiative, drive, and self-motivation
• Credibility and honesty
• Strong team approach
• Dependability
• Good judgment under pressure
• Effective communication skills

Background Disqualifiers

• An admission of having committed any act amounting to a felony within five years in California, or in another state which would be classified as a felony in California
• An adult felony conviction in California, or with a conviction for an offense in another state which would be classified as a felony in California
• Currently on Probation or Parole
• Adult felony and/or misdemeanor conviction(s) may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and how recent
• Conviction of/or sustained petitions for any sex crime
• Recent use and/or possession of illegal drugs; Failure to reveal prior use will be disqualifying
• Unfavorable work history
• Poor credit history
• History of committing domestic violence
• Dishonesty or failure to reveal pertinent information

Examples of Duties

• Instructs and oversees the work of a group of inmates assigned to maintenance, operational, or other rehabilitative activities;
• Supervises the conduct of inmates during the booking process, in housing and at meals, during recreation and on work assignments; supervises family and professional visits to inmates;
• Inspects credentials and incoming and outgoing mail;
• Inspects living areas of inmates to insure cleanliness, orderliness and compliance to jail regulations;
• Exercises influence for the purpose of modifying anti-social behavior and attitudes of inmates;
• Prevents escapes, injuries and the destruction of property; searches for contraband; may receive and release prisoners;
• Submits reports and prepares correspondence; types reports and letters, and transports prisoners and guards prisoners at hospitals and other off-site locations as directed.

Employment Standards

• Education: Graduation from high school or passing of the G.E.D. test indicating high school graduation level.
• Age: 18 years or older.
• Physical Fitness: Good physical condition with the ability to pass a comprehensive medical examination based on County of Santa Barbara medical standards, and the ability to pass a job-related physical agility examination.

Ability to

understand and follow laws, policies, rules and regulations; supervise and deal with inmates; work effectively under stress and adapt to changes; learn the use and care of firearms; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; maintain jail safety and security; make decisions with a minimum of supervision; write clear and comprehensive reports; oversee the work of others; type with sufficient speed and accuracy to perform duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.
• Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's license at time of appointment.
• Within the probationary period, incumbents must successfully complete training in a Correction Officer Academy and any other training deemed necessary by the Sheriff's Department.
• Appointee must satisfactorily complete a probationary period.
• Must meet minimum peace officer standards as specified in California Government Code Sections 1029 and 1031 including but not limited to the following: must have no prior felony convictions (unless fully pardoned), good moral character as determined by thorough background check; must submit fingerprints for purpose of a criminal record check and be found free from any physical, emotional or mental condition including bias against race or ethnicity, gender, nationality, gender identity and gender expression, ancestry, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, that might adversely affect the exercise of the powers of a peace officer.