Detention Deputy

Job Responsibilities

• Learns specific detention related skills under supervision of an FTO.
• Becomes acquainted with the philosophy of the SO as well as the principles of direct supervision as practiced locally.
• Maintains required levels of proficiency; participates in physical conditioning training and testing, and maintains required levels of physical fitness.
• Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff.
• Maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge And Skills

• This position follows a sequence: Deputy:
• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Up to 3 years of satisfactory PCSO work experience or related detention experience.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent education and work experience.
• Must have successfully completed the internal PCSO Jail training program.
• Additional Training:
• Must have successfully completed Crisis Intervention Training (CIT).
• Senior Deputy:
• Must have successfully completed Certified Jail Officer (CJO) training.
• Must have successfully completed Americans for Effective Law Enforcement (AELE) legal update training.
• Must have successfully completed Survival Spanish.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Work is performed in a jail environment and detention facilities.
• Work involves intense concentration on activities going on around one’s location on a constant basis throughout the entire work shift.
• Work occasionally involves personal danger, and potential exposure to hazardous, uncontrollable, and life-threatening situations.
• Requires physical ability to subdue hostile individuals.
• Must be able to work in uniform during weekdays, weekends, and holidays on any assigned shift.
• Required to meet physical standards of the Sheriff's Office.

Benefits

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