Jail Deputy - Finney County, KS : Job Details

DescriptionSummaryThis position is responsible for the care, custody, and supervision of prisoners in a Direct Supervision and Linear style jail setting. This position is under the general supervision of a Jail Sergeant and/or his/her designee.Definition and Examples of Work90%Complete jail operations while ensuring the safety and security of employees and inmates

• Distribute and collect meals, medication, clothing, personal care items, commissary, cleaning supplies, clothing, bedding, and personal items to prisoners
• Maintain jail security by completing cell checks, random prisoner counts, monitoring cell areas on surveillance equipment, cell inspections, completing lock down procedures, and using physical force, restraints, and other equipment when necessary.
• Clean and maintain all jail areas.
• Properly orientate new prisoners to the jail and escort authorized personnel within the facility as need.
• Prepare prisoners for transfer and provide security escort during transfer.
• Testify in court when required.
• Call jail nurse or emergency medical personnel when medical emergency arises with inmate.

10%Complete record keeping functions

• Properly record and complete prisoner booking and release procedures,
• Properly access, input and retrieve information from a computer to complete required reports and update records.
• Maintains accurate records including daily records, log sheets, and logbooks.

Additional duties may be assigned as business needs require.Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.
• Bi-lingual preferred
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in the use of computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and/or related software.
• Proficient understanding of clerical procedures and systems such as recordkeeping and filing.
• Ability to learn and use different software including JMS, RMS, Livescan, Keefe Banking, Homwav and others
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine a proper course of action to be taken consistent with established policies and procedures.
• Ability to complete physical inspections of prisoner areas and jail facilities.
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, fairly, consistently and with respect for the rights of others
• Ability to monitor activity in jail with audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to operate office, laundry and cleaning equipment.
• Knowledge of disciplinary action procedure and chain of command.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of booking process.
• Valid Driver's license
• CPR and First Aid certification upon hire
• Defensive Driving upon hire
• OC certification upon hire
• Security awareness training upon hire
• Weekends and holiday shift availability, required.
• Subject to rotating shifts
• Subject to call-out shifts.
• Occasional travel, required.
• Frequent overtime, required.
• Regular and reliable attendance onsite at work location