Detention Deputy Trainee

The training consists of an academy orientation, an academy, and post-academy training. After this training is completed, the recruit is sworn in and their salary increases to the salary of a certified Detention Deputy. Learn to maintain order and physical custody of inmates in a detention facility, courthouse complex, or other areas to provide a safe and secure environment.

Requirements

• Provide direct and remote supervision of inmates within housing and other areas of a jail, a courthouse complex, or secure perimeter as assigned to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Conduct frequent security checks for evidence of unauthorized activities and infractions of rules, respond to situations, and document accordingly.
• Receive and process inmates from officers and the courts, maintain inmates’ property, and direct inmates throughout the intake process.
• Maintain security and custody of volatile and violent inmates.
• Supervise the dispensing of food in a timely fashion to inmates, ensuring compliance of all health and safety regulations.
• Supervise inmates and trusty-inmate work crews.
• Conduct metal and x-ray detection of individuals and materials before entering facilities, perform necessary searches for weapons and contraband, and complete reports.
• Inspect cells, housing areas, locks, windows, grills, doors, gates, and perimeters of buildings and grounds for security purposes.
• Transport inmates to other facilities as required.
• Run daily reports as required.
• Enter information into a database to capture daily activities.
• Communicate with the public, respond to questions, and assist as necessary.
• Operate a master control center as required.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Generous Parental Leave