Detention Deputy: Launch Your Law Enforcement Career

Weld County Sheriff's Office; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Weld County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Detention Deputy to join the jail operations team. This role supports health, safety, and welfare of inmates, staff, and visitors, with emphasis on security and orderly housing units.

You will work rotating shifts, conduct counts, searches, and escorts, and participate in training opportunities and academy sponsorships to advance in law enforcement careers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and security of inmates, staff, visitors, and the public; protect Constitutional rights and provide access to medical and dental care, legal resources, and religious activities.
• Conduct face and head counts, verify inmate identities from booking photos and rosters, and manage meals, commissary, and inmate property.
• Escort inmates between locations to facilitate required activities and supervise housing unit activities.
• Perform strip, body, cell, and area searches to maintain control and safety within the jail.
• Observe inmates for signs of self-harm, criminal misconduct, or medical issues and refer to appropriate staff.
• Direct and assist in emergency responses and tactical plans to maintain jail safety during incidents.
• Maintain logs and reports documenting inmate behavior, housing unit activity, and incidents; coordinate with deputies during shift transitions.

Job description

The Weld County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Detention Deputy to join the jail operations team. This role supports health, safety, and welfare of inmates, staff, and visitors, with emphasis on security and orderly housing units.

You will work rotating shifts, conduct counts, searches, and escorts, and participate in training opportunities and academy sponsorships to advance in law enforcement careers.