Detention Deputy

Job Summary

This position typically provides assistance in overseeing the activities of the Detention Center ensuring an efficient and effective workplace; ensures the enforcement of state and local laws relating to public safety and welfare; and works under stressful, high-risk conditions.

Essential Job Functions

• Aids in overseeing the operation of the Detention Center of the Sheriff's Office.
• Aids in the documentation and maintenance of administrative records, inmate records/reports to include: intakes, property counts, releases, inmate infractions, population control, the verification and review of court documents, entries in the jail management system and victim/witness check sheets.
• Aids in overseeing subordinate detention officers to ensure that all receiving duties, to include obtaining pertinent information from arresting officers, fingerprinting, photographing, processing valuables and interviewing inmates to ascertain pre-existing health conditions, allergies and other related problems are correctly noted placed in their file.
• Aids in supervising the process and procedure involved in the release or transfer of an inmate to ensure complete and accurate entries in the required documents, the verification and return of inmate valuables and possessions.
• Comprehends and completes outlined objectives and observance of the detention center philosophy, goals and policies in the exertion of assigned duties.
• Provides immediate response to any reports of an inmate death or escape and assist in the preservation of the crime scene to ensure evidence is not disturbed.
• Aids in supervising all environmental duties assigned inside and outside the detention center to ensure a clean safe environment for inmates and staff.
• Stays abreast of all aspect of the detention center emergency actions plans to ensure preparedness if execution is required.
• Aids in supervising the operation in the Control Tower to ensure a safe and secure environment at all times.
• Aids in providing needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways or addressing such problems.
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
• Interviews incoming inmates to determine placement.
• Oversees visitation and inmate transportation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements To Perform Work

• To perform work, high school diploma or equivalent;
• One (1) year of general work experience;
• Must be a legal United States citizen (required by Academy);
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license for South Carolina with safe driving record;
• Must have or have the ability to obtain a S.C. Criminal Justice Academy LE-2 certification;
• Must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire;

Special Requirements

• Initial testing consists of an extensive background check;
• Upon successful completion of the background check, selected candidates will then proceed to an interview;
• Post offer drug testing, pre-placement physical and a functional evaluation capacity test will be required;
• The position is considered emergency essential and will be required to report to work during any declared emergency situation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in using small office equipment, computers and highly technical computer applications;
• Ability to use or repair medium equipment and machinery;
• Ability to manage inventory and property.

Physical Demands

• The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs.
• Twelve (12) hour work schedule on assigned shift.

Work Conditions

• The work is regularly performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities and needs.
• Twelve (12) hour work schedule on assigned shift.

Required Question

• 01 Do you have a valid High School diploma or equivalent?
• 02 Do you have a valid driver's license?
• 03 Have you defaulted (missed payments) for six (6) months or more on any student loans?
• 04 Have you ever illegally used controlled substances in your lifetime?
• 05 If "Yes", please provide specific details including name of drug(s), dates taken, how obtained, and circumstances. Otherwise, please state "NONE".
• 06 Have you been convicted of a DUI in the last five (5) years?
• 07 Have you been convicted of DUS in the last five (5) years?
• 08 Are you currently under criminal indictment/criminal charges?
• 09 Do you have any debt that is delinquent or is in collections?
• 10 Do you have any civil judgments or pending civil judgments against you?
• 11 Are you a legal US Citizen?