Detention Deputy

Buchanan County Sheriff's Office; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Buchanan County Sheriff's Office seeks a jail deputy to oversee inmate confinement, supervise daily activities, and monitor security. The role includes transporting inmates, documenting transfers, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Candidates must maintain firearms, taser, defensive tactics, and jail operations certifications, pass a drug screen and background check, and meet FBI/MSHP CJIS requirements. High school diploma and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a background check - no felony convictions.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications of FBI and MSHP CJIS Security policies.
• Must pass a drug screening prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for inmate transportation and daily security observation duty.
• Provides documentation of inmate transfers, incidents, information, and any rule violations.
• Must remain certified in firearms, taser, defensive tactics, and jail operations.
• Responsible for general care and supervising the delivery of meals to inmates.
• Ensure all duties are carried out according to laws, ordinances, and policies.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Firearms certification

Taser certification

Defensive tactics certification

Jail operations knowledge

Job description

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of tasks by the overseeing of inmates, ensuring they remain in confinement, supervising their care, searching for contraband, and monitoring their security during daily activities.

The duties and responsibilities in this Job Description are not a comprehensive list and Buchanan County reserves the right to assign, reassign or eliminate the duties and responsibilities of this job either orally or in writing. The scope of the job may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons deemed appropriate by the County. This Job Description does not constitute an Employment Agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change, according to the business needs of Buchanan County.

Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment

Passing of a background check prior to appointment

Buchanan County is an

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for inmate transportation and daily security observation duty
• Provides documentation of inmate transfers, incidents, information, and any rule violations
• Must remain certified and efficient in firearms, taser, defensive tactics, and jail operations
• Responsible for general care and supervising the delivery of meals to the inmates
• Ensure all duties are carried out according to all applicable laws, ordinances, and policies of Buchanan County
• Responsible for having thorough knowledge of and oversee the rights of inmates
• Oversee administering of any medications to inmates, as prescribed by a physician
• Supervision of any inmate visitations and communications
• Ensure that all proper procedures and documentation are accurately completed for all lawfully arrested individuals
• Transport inmates to court in a separate building

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• May be required to operate office equipment, including but not limited to: copy machine, computer, phone, etc.
• Regularly prepare and review documents and polices
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

High School diploma required.

Additional Requirements

• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to become certified in; firearms, taser, defensive tactics, and jail operations
• Must possess a valid Missouri operator’s license at time of appointment
• Must pass a background check - no felony convictions
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications of the FBI and MSHP CJIS Security policies

Required Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

• Applicants must be able to meet the strenuous physical demands of law enforcement activities, including but not limited to: arresting combative individuals, multiple flights of stairs, and have normal hearing with or without a hearing aid.
• Proficient in the use of all issued firearms, impact weapons, chemical munitions, stun devices, etc.
• Ability to classify, compute, and tabulate data and information following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of judgement
• Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, and sort information when required
• Knowledge and use of any internal computerized monitors, security equipment, telephones, intercoms, recording equipment, etc.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of Citizens, Government representatives, Attorneys, and County personnel.
• Ability to exercise the judgement and decisiveness in situations involving a variety of duties subject to frequent change
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, organization skills, and handle multiple incidents simultaneously

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

Some work in an office setting with a controlled environment. Exposure to highly intense situations. Physical activity includes bending, walking, lifting, standing, running and stooping. Exposure to environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, loud noise, and fumes. May have exposure to blood and other bodily fluids. Visual acuity and color perception a must. Normal hearing ability essential. Occasional intense physical contact with inmates. Physical strength to subdue combative individuals. Must refrain from using tobacco products while on duty.

Employee Behavior and Conduct:

County employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner. Employees should respect their colleagues, and extend courtesy to those with whom they come in contact both internally and externally during the performance of their job duties.