Custody Deputy

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation 12–25 days

Sick leave 12 days

New Hire Incentive

Education Incentive

Uniform Allowance

Job summary

Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Custody Deputy to supervise inmates, maintain security, and carry firearms as required. The role covers duties across detention facilities with emphasis on safety, discipline, and order.

Applicants must meet background standards and be eligible to work in the United States. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a $30,000 new hire incentive, with opportunities for education incentive and uniform allowance.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Background checks with no recent felonies; solid moral character.
• Ability to understand laws, policies, and jail regulations.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates and maintain order in detention facilities.
• Oversee inmate activities during booking, housing, meals, recreation, and visits.
• Prepare reports and related documentation as required.

Skills

Honesty/Trustworthiness

Integrity

Initiative

Dependability

Good judgment under pressure

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

NOTICE OF CHANGE OPEN UNTIL FILLED

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office is offering 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.

This class is distinguished from Sheriff's Deputy in that incumbents have only limited peace officer power pursuant to Penal Code section 830.1 c, are not deputy coroners, not assigned to patrol or bailiff duties. Incumbents will be required to carry a firearm on certain assignments, and to regularly qualify with firearms pursuant to department policy.

Highlighted County of Santa Barbara Employee Benefits and Compensation

• Benefits and Wellness Plans-Medical/Dental/Vision
• Compensation Summary
• Retirement Plan
• 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.

• 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)

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
• 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 the 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.

• 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 (Eligibility and Training)

• 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,