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For more information, including complete job descriptions, required qualifications and application instructions, please visit http://www.GunnisonCounty.org/jobs. *Housing is held for Gunnison County employees and may be available for you to rent.*

DETENTION DEPUTY

POSITION SUMMARY:

Performs a variety of routine and complex public safety work in the performance of the Detention Division, providing for the incarceration and well-being of pre-sentenced and sentenced inmates through care, custody and control.

SUPERVISION:

Provided - None

Received – General and Direct Supervision

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Gunnison County Sheriff’s Office reserves the right to modify or change the duties or essential functions of this job at any time. Not all responsibilities may be performed by all incumbents. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Works a rotating, 12-hour, uniformed shift in the performance of security patrols, inmate control, as a working part of a staff of employees engaged in the carrying out the goals and objectives of the Department and/or Detention Unit. These shifts include nights, weekends and holidays. The detention facility is opened 24/7, 365 days a year.

· Works an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action being expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance. Carries out a variety of tasks assigned by supervisors.

· Exercise immediate supervision over prisoners in all aspects of incarceration including but not limited to, their quarters, during the time in transports, until such time as the inmate is released or transferred.

· Maintains normal availability by radio or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent.

· Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, and County, laws and ordinances;

· Prepares a variety of reports, forms and records including officer's Daily Log, inmate notes, incident reports, all forms for intake and release; inmate medical information; bonds, and mittimus; court orders and writs, etc.

· Coordinates activities with other officers or other County departments as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the Court Administrator and District Prosecutor's Office regarding cases, policies and procedures, as needed and assigned.

· Maintains contact with Sheriff's supervisory personnel to coordinate detention activities provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Unit activities.

· Assist in escorting and transports of incarcerated inmates to and from courts, doctors, dentists, hospital, other jails, prisons, DRDC, and state mental health facilities, etc.

· Makes periodic inspections of the facility and inmates, guarding against injury to persons or property, prevent escape, and discover illness or injury.

· Exhibits the ability to physically subdue and control an unruly inmate. Must be able to communicate in high stressful situations and have the ability to de-escalate.

· Maintains shift reports and records in accordance with the policy and procedure manual post orders assuring the continued operation of the Detention Center.

· Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.

· Maintains professional contact with general public, court officials, and other County officials in the performance of detention center operating activities.

· Serves as a member of various employee committees, as requested.

· Performs all other appropriate duties and tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

· Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school.

· Must be 21 years or older at the time of employment.

· Must be able to communicate in English, both written and orally.

· Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

· Personal computer proficiency and demonstrated ability to work effectively with Microsoft Office software.

· Some knowledge of modern detention principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.

· Some skill in operating the tools and equipment listed below.

· Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations.

· Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.

· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors.

· Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions, insuring the well-being of inmates and the ongoing operations of the Detention Center.

· Ability to use common-sense approach when problem solving.

· Ability to work as a team and help out fellow co-workers.

· Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

· Ability to meet the special requirements listed below. Requires the ability to listen to, read, understand and communicate the English language so that others are able to understand. This must be done both orally and in writing, at the level appropriate for the position held.

· Requires the ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.

· Requires the ability to remember directions and processes for all essential duties; requires remembering facts; requires remembering the gist of past conversations, situations and events.

· Requires focus for long periods of time; concentration on details and thoroughness in completing work tasks; filtering out distractions, ignoring irrelevant information.

· Requires the ability to apply general rules to specific situations to produce results that make sense.

· Requires the ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. Requires the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Requires the ability to reflect on strategy, plan, adopt an approach, and change direction if not working.

· Requires the ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.

· Requires understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. Requires selecting and using training/instruction appropriate for the situation.

· Requires employee to manage his/her own time and the time of others effectively so that tasks get done in an efficient manner and deadlines are met.

· Requires being dependable, willing to take on responsibilities and challenges, exerting maximum effort toward completing essential duties, persistent in problem solving, adaptable to change (positive or negative), honesty, and being pleasant to others. May have to cover shifts or be on call in emergency situations.

· Requires being aware of others’ reactions, and understanding why they react as they do.

· Requires assessing the performance of yourself, other individuals, and/or the organization to make improvements or take corrective action.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must possess a valid Colorado driver’s license without record of suspension or

· revocation in any state.

· No felony convictions and/or serious misdemeanor, disqualifying criminal histories.

· Ability to meet Department's physical standards.

· Ability to obtain certification for CPR/First Aid.

· Must complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within the first year of employment.

· May have to cover shifts or be on call in emergency situations.

COMPETENCIES:

1. TECHNICAL & FUNCTIONAL EXPERTISE

2. CUSTOMER SERVICE

3. FOCUS

4. COMMUNICATION, COLLABORATION, & TEAMWORK

5. INDIVIDUAL & SHARED ACCOUNTABILITY

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

STRENGTH

HEAVY - Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

MOVEMENT

BALANCING - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing feats of agility.

STOOPING - Bending body downward and forward. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

STANDING – Particularly for sustained periods of time.

WALKING - Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

KNEELING - Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.

CROUCHING - Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

REACHING - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

HANDLING - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand.

FINGER USE - Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling.

FEELING - Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture, by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

AUDITORY

TALKING - Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Talking is important for those activities in which workers must impart oral information to clients or to the public, and in those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

HEARING - Perceiving the nature of sounds. Used for those activities which require ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sounds, such as when making fine adjustments on running engines.

VISION

NEAR ACUITY - Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less. Use this factor when special and minute accuracy is demanded.

FAR ACUITY - Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more. Use this factor when visual efficiency in terms of far acuity is required in day and night/dark conditions.

DEPTH PERCEPTION - Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are.

ADJUSTMENT - Correction of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus. Use this factor when requiring near point work at varying distances.

COLOR VISION - Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

FIELD OF VISION - Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Use this factor when job performance requires seeing a large area while keeping the eyes fixed.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS – EXPOSURE

NOISE - Exposure to constant or intermittent sounds or a pitch or level sufficient to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss.

ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS - Exposure to conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system, eyes or, the skin.

CONFINED/RESTRICTED WORKING ENVIRONMENT - Work is performed in a closed or locked facility providing safety and security for clients, inmates, or fellow workers.

EQUIPMENT UTILIZED

Office equipment such as computer, projector, copier, fax, etc.

Basic hand tools such as hammer, shovel, screwdriver, rake, etc.

Law Enforcement equipment such as firearm, handcuffs, taser, etc.

Vehicles such as automobile, truck, small tractor, lift, skidsteer, etc.

HAZARDS

Proximity to moving, mechanical parts.

Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Working in high, exposed places.

Exposure to dust, fumes, gases or airborne particles

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens

COMPUTER USE

Frequently: 2.5 to 5.5 hours/day

DRIVING

Frequently: 2.5 to 5.5 hours/day

BENEFITS:

· Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent

· Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

· Vacation Leave: based on years of service starting at 6.67 hours/month

· Sick Leave: 8 hours for each month of service

· 16 hours of personal leave

· Dependent Care FSA

· Medical, dental, and vision FSA

· Life insurance

· Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, including spouse and children

· County 401(a) Retirement Program

· 457 Deferred Comp Plan Match Program

· Employee Assistance Program

· Mandatory 401(a) 3% Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.

· 401(a) 3% Employer Contribution match

· Voluntary 457(b) Pre-tax or After-tax Contribution to CRA - Empower Retirement.

· 457(b) Up to a 2% Employer Contribution match

For more information, including complete job descriptions, required qualifications and application instructions, please visit http://www.GunnisonCounty.org/jobs. *Housing is held for Gunnison County employees and may be available for you to rent.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $4,229.00 - $5,982.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

COVID-19 considerations:
All COVID-19 guidelines are followed according to the Health and Human Services Department in Gunnison County, Colorado.

Work Location: In person

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