Detention Deputy

Pueblo County; Pueblo County (CO); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Tuition reimbursement

Take-home vehicle (Patrol)

Comprehensive Benefits package

Generous Vacation and Sick Leave

County Retirement Program

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Pueblo County is seeking a vigilant detention officer to maintain security and order at the Pueblo County Detention Center. You will supervise inmates, conduct transports to court and appointments, and perform searches and routine safety checks.

The role involves crisis intervention, incident reporting, and ensuring compliance with policy. Candidates must meet eligibility requirements and be prepared for shift work, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license.
• Position requires shift work, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security and supervise inmate population.
• Transport inmates to court, visits and programs.
• Conduct searches and inspections of personnel, inmates and facilities.
• Prepare reports and logs with accurate grammar and punctuation.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Security awareness

Inmate supervision

Emergency response

Court testimony

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CCIC/NCIC access

Database systems

Job description

Work involves maintaining the security of the Pueblo County Detention Center while preserving order to ensure the safety and welfare of staff, visitors, and detainees. This includes processing and supervising detainees/inmates, operating the jail facility, and performing related duties.

• Prepares investigative reports using sketches, symbols and mathematical computations.
• Effectively and coherently uses interpersonal communication skills to communicate with inmates, professional visitors and the public by providing information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes.
• Physically breaks up fights and skirmishes.
• Demonstrates competent communications skills in court and other formal settings.
• Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters, including administering basic emergency medical aid; lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations; and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
• Endures verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates and other people encountered in an antagonist environment.
• Reads and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs and court documents.
• Prepares a variety of reports using appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Processes reports as appropriate (i.e., files, alphabetizes, labels, etc.)
• Enters data into computer systems or databases; looks up information in database; creates basic word processor documents and enters data into spreadsheets; uses email to communicate.
• Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions and/or that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions.
• Provides information to citizens regarding general legal procedures as necessary.
• Represents the agency at informational, planning and other required meetings.
• Serves as supervisor for inmate population. Sets clear expectations with inmates, uses positive reinforcement techniques with inmates, holds inmates accountable for their behavior and treats inmates with respect, consideration, fairness and justice. Manages the inmate population by walking around the housing units and talking to inmates. Plans and supervises unit activities. Serves as a role model for inmate population and encourage inmates to takes responsibility for themselves.
• Responsible for the supervising and overseeing the cleanliness, sanitation and upkeep of the facility.
• Monitors and controls security access throughout the detention facility.
• Transports inmates to and from court, visits and various programs provided for detainees to include, medical, attorney and dentist visits and possibly other counties and back.
• Classifies and houses inmates.
• Effectively restrains inmates, forcibly if necessary, uses handcuffs and other restraints.
• Subdues resisting inmates by using maneuvers and/or resorts to the use of hands and feet and other approved devices in self defense.
• Pursues fleeing inmates both within and outside the confines of the detention facility as required.
• Uses radio, intercom and telephone communications systems to communicate effectively and coherently with office personnel and inmates and uses other office communications as necessary.
• Engages in activities in confined areas. Walks extensively on foot patrol and physically check doors, windows and other areas to ensure they are secure.
• Conducts daily headcounts.
• Conducts cell searches and strip searches.
• Supervises labor crews and work release inmates.
• Tallies good time and release dates as well as arranges alternatives to incarceration.
• Distributes and collects laundry and inmate property.
• Serves and picks up meals three times a day.
• Performs crisis intervention functions to include inmate counseling, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior and implementing appropriate intervention action.
• Exercises independent judgment in determining appropriate classification of inmates and assessing and responding to the needs of special populations.
• Performs searches of people, mail items and/or objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings, vehicles and large outdoor areas.
• Detects the presence of conditions such as smoke, unusual or excessive noise, odors, etc.
• Puts on and operate self-contained breathing apparatus and extinguish small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.
• Gathers information in inmate criminal or administrative investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, confidential informers and staff and exercises independent judgment by determining when probable cause exists to recommend disciplinary action.
• Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.

Additional Responsibilities

Intake-Reception

• Processes Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS)/Colorado Crime Information Computer (CCIC)-National Crime Information Computer (NCIC) and court paperwork.
• Processes and releases inmates, including taking their photographs and obtaining a serviceable set of fingerprint impressions.
• Performs searches and pat-downs of inmates and others as necessary.
• Schedules court appearances and visits.
• Processes incoming and outgoing money for inmate accounts.

Transportation

• Responsible for court security including screening of general public entering the facility.
• Transports and escorts inmates, using handcuffs and other appropriate restraints, to and from courts, to doctor visits, funerals and other appointments, within and outside of jurisdiction.
• Provides fingerprint services to the public.
• Screens general public entering courthouse to ensure no prohibited items are brought in.

Property

• Processes incoming detainees and houses them.
• Passes out property and supplies and inventories items.
• Processes property release for Department of Correction bound inmates.

Work Release

• Supervises work furlough detainees and conduct job checks.
• Schedules labor crews who perform community service and chain gang activities.
• Issues property, meals, medication and other items.
• Collects housing fees.

Master Control

• Monitors daily movement throughout the facility with the use of technical equipment such as video monitors.
• Controls television usage and channels.
• Responsible for Key Control.
• Issues case report numbers when an incident occurs.
• Makes proper notifications of all emergency resources when a disturbance occurs.

Classifications

• Classifies all detainees to determine housing location.
• Case management of detainees.
• Coordinates inmate programs and inmate visits.
• Coordinates inmate trustee programs to include scheduling and monitoring.
• Determines out dates for inmates.

General Requirements

• Fills in for other staff as necessary and/or required.
• Attends meetings, classes and trainings as required or requested by supervisor.
• Solicits changes to improve procedures that would result in efficiencies, cost savings and safety.
• Communicates actively, clearly and regularly with supervisor and co-workers on all work-related topics.
• Understands, observes, enforces and complies with all Governmental, Pueblo County and Departmental policies, procedures and protocols when performing job duties.
• Possesses excellent oral and written skills to communicate effectively.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Pueblo County employees from same or different departments/offices, entities, vendors, members of the community and all customers.
• Ensures that employees observe all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injuries or damage.
• Schedules meetings with employees on regular basis to provide adequate information to ensure active communication at all levels.
• Effectively manages multiple projects at once.
• Effectively deals with stressful situations.
• Easily adapts to sudden and unexpected changes in work assignments.

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license.

The selection process includes, but is not limited to, an entry-level written test. Prior to employment, candidates will complete a physical agility, background investigation, polygraph examination, physical examination, and psychological evaluation. The expected duration of the selection process will normally not exceed two months. Candidates not selected may reapply in the future. This position requires shift work, including weekends and holidays. This posting may be used to fill multiple openings.

Compensation

Salary Range: $4,700.80-$5,293.60 per month
Although the entire salary range is posted, the starting salary for this position is $4,700.80 per month.

• Shift differential pay
• Referral/Recruitment incentives
• Trainer pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Take-home vehicle (Patrol)
• Opportunity to work in many diverse areas
• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) (full-time employees)
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)