Deputy - Corrections

Josephine County; Grants Pass (OR); On-site; USD 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation accrual with rollover

Paid holidays (12 per year)

Medical, dental, vision plans

PERS retirement

Aflac options

Additional benefits to fit needs

Job summary

Josephine County Sheriff's Office seeks a Corrections Deputy to maintain safety and custody of inmates at the county jail. You will work assigned shifts under supervision and perform duties per policies and procedures.

You must obtain DPSST Basic Deputy Certification within one year of hire. The role offers strong benefits including vacation accrual, holidays, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months related experience or training preferred.
• Must obtain DPSST Basic Deputy Certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the safety and security of the Josephine County Sheriff's Correctional Facility.
• Supervises incarcerated persons to maintain order and discipline.
• Ensures inmates' hygiene, medical and mental health needs, meals, visiting, and correspondence are met.
• Keeps the facility clean, orderly, and sanitary; follows emergency plans.

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience or training

DPSST Basic Deputy Certification within one year

Job description

We have excellent benefits!!!

• The ability to accrue Vacation, and rollover any unused into the next year.
• 7 months through 12 months (1/2 to 1 year) = 6 workdays (48 hours)
• From 13 through 24 months (1 to 2 years) = 96 hours/year
• From 25 through 60 months (2 to 5 years) = 120 hours/year
• From 61 through 120 months (5 to 10 years) = 144 hours/year
• From 121 through 180 months (10 to 15 years) = 168 hours/year
• From 181 months (15 years +) = 192 hours/year
• Sick Leave Eight (8) hours for each month worked
• 12 Paid Holidays a year.
• Outstanding medical, dental, and vision plans to fit your needs.
• Company paid PERS retirement.
• Additional extras to fit your needs, such as Aflac, Voya, and Valic options.
• Posting open until filled.

Summary

Serves as a Corrections Deputy assigned to a specific shift of duty. Maintains the care, custody, and control of persons incarcerated in the Josephine County Sheriff's Office Correctional Facility. Is assigned to work details and must perform duties according to written policies, procedures, rules and regulations. Works under the direct supervision of the assigned Corrections Sergeant, Corporal, or Deputy in charge who reviews and evaluates work.

Typical Daily Tasks

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintains the safety and security of the Josephine County Sheriff's Correctional Facility.
• Supervise incarcerated persons in the maintenance of order and discipline within the facility.
• Ensures that incarcerated persons needs are met through personal hygiene, medical and mental health programs, exercise, meals, visiting, telephone calls, mail, laundry and commissary.
• Assures the facility is kept clean, orderly and sanitary.
• Has a complete working knowledge of emergency plans as set forth in the correctional facility operating policies and procedures.
• Ensures the inmates legal rights to the court, an attorney, and legal materials for research are met.
• Completes accurate and concise behavioral reports on incarcerated persons for classification and disciplinary procedures.
• May be assigned as an intake deputy for the pre-screening and booking procedure including running criminal histories, fingerprinting and photographing.
• May be assigned as a release deputy. Gathering biographical data for security releases or personal recognizance agreements. Performing general release of inmates after sentence served or releases are ordered by the court.
• May be assigned as a correctional deputy to the courts for trials, arraignments, hearings and motions.
• May be assigned to the transportation of inmates outside the secure facility.
• May be assigned to classification committees for formal movement of inmates or to hear appeals of disciplinary action.
• May be assigned to the security of the facility by being required to make frequent checks of each cell block or housing unit with unscheduled/ random arrival times.
• May be assigned to the main control area or the floor control area.
• Maintains corrections standards of the sheriff's Office Correctional Facility and is prepared for inspections at all times.
• Receives, reviews, and forwards grievances from those persons incarcerated in the facility; completes and files the proper documentation of actions taken.
• Conducts thorough body searches, cell searches, mail and package searches in order to limit the flow of contraband.
• Investigates facility rule violations and criminal incidents that occur within the facility.
• May be assigned to help in correctional programs to ensure that the program operates efficiently and effectively in attaining the goals of the Sheriff's Office.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education And Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training. Specific duty assignments may require additional education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid Oregon driver's license; safe driving record. Requires successful completion of DPSST Basic Deputy Certification within one year of hire.

Supplemental Information

Additional Requirements

Please include at least 10 years of work experience in your application.

Qualified applicant must be at least 21 years of age and a US Citizen. This process will include a background investigation, physical abilities testing, Medical and psychological screening, and fingerprinting.

More information on the minimum standards can be found at the Oregon Administrative Rules, section 259-008-0010.

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