Deputy Sheriff - Category 3 - (Lateral)

Lander County Sheriff's Office (NV); Battle Mountain (NV); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Lander County Sheriff's Office in Nevada seeks a journey-level corrections and investigations deputy to perform a range of detention, criminal investigation, and court-related duties. The role requires Nevada POST Category III certification and work within the jail, courts, and transportation units.

Starting wage for a Lateral hire may reach up to $72,197 with an increase to $76,523 after probation. Final salary is determined in writing with a Conditional Offer of Employment.

Qualifications

• POST certification (Category III) required.
• Experience in detention, investigations, or crime scene processing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular and unscheduled head counts of prisoners.
• Responds to emergencies within the Public Safety Facility.
• Question witnesses, victims and suspects; collects and preserves evidence and maintains chain of custody.
• Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes; develops leads and analyzes evidence.
• Fingerprints, photographs, transports, and safeguards those in custody; prepares reports.
• Prepares routine reports and records (logs, reports of investigation, etc).
• Gives testimony in court and coordinates with attorney's offices and courts.
• Plans and gathers intelligence for investigations.
• Control and monitor prisoner movement to ensure security and safety.
• Intervenes in negative behavior and uses force as required following procedures.

Education

Nevada POST certification (Category III)

Job description

SPECIAL NOTE FOR LATERAL APPLICANTS: Starting wage for a Lateral hire may be as high as $72,197 with an increase to $76,523 after probation. This is determined based upon the applicant's training, experience and Nevada Post certification. Final salary will be determined in writing with a Conditional Offer of Employment.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of duties involving correctional services, criminal investigation, crime scene processing, maintaining custody and control of inmates being detained in the jail. Enforces laws and departmental regulations that apply to detention and corrections.

This is a journey level classification requiring functioning at the fully-experienced level and POST certification. May work alone, with a partner, or as part of a team. This class is distinguished from the Deputy Sheriff Trainee class by the requirement for current Nevada POST certification and completion of the training program. Incumbents will hold a Nevada POST Category III certification and will work exclusively within the county jail, courts and transportation units until they receive their POST Category I certification. This class is distinguished from the next higher level class by the lack of responsibility for providing supervision to subordinate employees.The duties listed below are examples of the typical essential functions. An employee may not be assigned all duties listed and may be assigned duties which are not listed below.

1. Conducts regular and unscheduled head counts of prisoners during the active and inactive hours in cell blocks, dormitories, work details, or training activities in order to give accurate physical counts according to established procedures;
2. Responds to emergencies and non-emergencies within the Public Safety Facility;
3. Question witnesses, victims and suspects; collects and preserves evidence and maintains chain of custody;
4. Conducts follow-up investigations of crimes; questions victims; develops leads and tips; searches crime scenes for clues; analyzes and evaluates evidence;
5. Fingerprints, photographs, searches, transports, and safeguards those in custody; processes the admission and/or release of persons in custody including the preparation of booking and release reports;
6. Prepares a variety of routine reports and records including logs, ledgers, reports of investigation, alcohol reports, influence reports, breathalyzer checklists, evidence forms, etc;
7. Gives testimony in court proceedings and works with staff of the appropriate attorney's office and courts to prepare cases;
8. Prepares affidavits, warrants and serves warrants;
9. Plans, researches, and gathers intelligence including surveillance for criminal investigations;
10. Control, direct, and monitor activity and movement of prisoners within the facility to ensure security and safety of prisoners, staff and public by instructing the prisoners, ordering and disciplining them;
11. Coordinate, direct and instruct prisoner work crews and evaluate prisoner work to ensure proper completion of work and take appropriate action or report to supervisor;
12. Monitor and control prisoners during transport and work assignments, classes, medical appointments, and court hearings using proper restraints and transport tactics;
13. Intervene in, and control acts of negative behavior and violence in order to maintain security and safety of prisoners, staff and public by instructing prisoners and by using physical force such as restraints, firearms, or other devices as required following prescribed procedures and guidelines;
14. Search prisoner housing, buildings, supplies and prisoners personal property for weapons and contraband by following facility procedures and guidelines;
15. Maintain proper use, control and accountability of keys, caustic and flammable materials, tools, dangerous kitchen utensils, and equipment by following established procedures;
16. Inspect keys and locks for damage and check windows, doors, gates, fences, walls, fire suppression equipments and ceilings for damage or possible breach of security;
17. Process facility mail and packages as required following prescribed procedures and guidelines;
18. Performs crowd control as required;
19. Interacts with schools, social agencies, juvenile probation staff, families, and youths in the appropriate resolution of juvenile matters related to the detention within the adult facility of such;
20. Coordinates activities and exchanges information with other deputies or departments and other jurisdictions as needed;
21. Maintains contact with command personnel to coordinate investigative activities; provides mutual assistance during emergency situations; provides general information about department activities;
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