Limited Duty Corrections Deputy

Job SummaryThe Limited Duty Corrections Deputy maintains the order, discipline and security of the County Jail and assists in the processing of persons into and releases persons from the jail within established guidelines.

Deputies are responsible for documenting daily events and activities and maintaining current and accurate custody information as well as maintaining relations and addressing needs of attorneys, the court and the general public.

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Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader)Essential Functions : Safety of Adults in Custody, Staff and General Public. Security of the FacilityMonitoring, inspecting, searching, counseling and providing direct services to the population of adults in custody and control room operations.

Intake and Release of PersonsAssist with bookings and releases of adults in custody including, clothed and unclothed searches, data collection, verifying and entry;

screening for medical and or mental health concerns; inventory and securing of property and funds belonging to adults in custody.

Documentation of Occurrences and EventsMaintaining accurate and current custody documents, computerized activity logs, visitation log, receipts, distribution of facility reports, and completing officer reports related to routine and emergency incidents, rule violations, possible criminal activities, and use of force incidents.

Public RelationsAnswering phones, scheduling visits with social and professional visitors, maintaining positive working relations with other criminal justice professionals and addressing concerns and questions from adults in custody's family and friends.

Medical DistributionSetting up and administering medicines and medical orders as ordered or directed by Facility Medical Staff.

Rehabilitative ProgrammingAssist with educational or rehabilitative programming to the population of adults in custody.Counseling and referral of adults in custody.

Minimum Qualifications The following minimum qualifications are required for this position : Must be a U.S. CitizenHigh school diploma or GED equivalent18 years of age at time of hireValid State issued Driver's License with good driving record.

Special RequirementsSuccessfully pass a background, psychological and medical evaluation before being hired.First Aid and CPR Certifications within 3 months of hiringAbility to work any shiftMust successfully pass the written POST (Police Officer Selection Test) by a minimum of 70% overall.

Test is no cost to you and consists of Math, Reading, Grammar and Writing.Positions in this class typically require : reaching, standing, walking, running, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Requires frequently lifting and carrying varying from light to heavy. Work hours and days off vary to include day shift, swing shift and graveyard.

Nature of position involves exposure to health and safety risks on a continuous basis. Both, physical injury and exposure to contagious diseases exist.

The Sheriff's Office Joining the Benton County Sheriff's Office will give you the opportunity to be a part of a progressive, professional law enforcement office that serves a county of over 90, citizens.

Involvement opportunities are ample with these positions / duties available : Honor Guard, Peer Support Team, Field Training Deputy, Instructors (Firearms, Defensive Tactics, CONSIMS, ATV, 1st Aid / CPR, Taser, etc.

Search and Rescue, Transport Deputy, Work Crew Coordinator and more!