Detentions Deputy (POST Certified) – Lateral

jefferson; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Golden, CO seeks POST-certified deputies for the Detentions Services Division. The role involves classifying and assigning inmates to jail housing, explaining rules, ensuring security, directing visitors, and operating central control.

Essential duties include crisis intervention, supervising meals and distributions, maintaining lobby security, and attending trainings to stay current in law enforcement practices.

Qualifications

• Must have attended a law enforcement academy and acquired POST Certification or out of state equivalent.
• Out-of-state applicants must have CO POST provisional certification at time of hire.

Responsibilities

• Classifies and assigns inmates to housing locations in the detention facility and supervises booking.
• Prevents violence, conducts crisis intervention, inspects units, and ensures security in public lobbies.
• Operates central control panel, monitors cameras, and responds to alarms and emergencies.
• Transports or escorts inmates between facilities and maintains courtroom security.
• Attends seminars and trainings to stay current on law enforcement practices.

Skills

POST Certification

Law enforcement academy

Job description

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office in Golden, CO seeks POST-certified deputies for the Detentions Services Division. The role involves classifying and assigning inmates to jail housing, explaining rules, ensuring security, directing visitors, and operating central control.

Essential duties include crisis intervention, supervising meals and distributions, maintaining lobby security, and attending trainings to stay current in law enforcement practices.