Detention Deputy

About the role

This position involves maintaining the security of the Pueblo County Detention Center while preserving order to ensure the safety and welfare of staff, visitors, and detainees. Key responsibilities include processing and supervising detainees/inmates, operating the jail facility, and performing related duties.

Responsibilities

• Prepares investigative reports using sketches, symbols and mathematical computations.
• Effectively and coherently uses interpersonal communication skills to communicate with inmates, professional visitors and the public by providing information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes.
• Physically breaks up fights and skirmishes.
• Demonstrates competent communications skills in court and other formal settings.
• Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters, including administering basic emergency medical aid; lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations; and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
• Endures verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates and other people encountered in an antagonist environment.
• Reads and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs and court documents.
• Prepares a variety of reports using appropriate grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Processes reports as appropriate (i.e., files, alphabetizes, labels, etc.).
• Enters data into computer systems or databases; looks up information in database; creates basic word processor documents and enters data into spreadsheets; uses email to communicate.
• Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions and/or that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions.
• Provides information to citizens regarding general legal procedures as necessary.
• Represents the agency at informational, planning and other required meetings.
• Serves as supervisor for inmate population. Sets clear expectations with inmates, uses positive reinforcement techniques with inmates, holds inmates accountable for their behavior and treats inmates with respect, consideration, fairness and justice. Manages the inmate population by walking around the housing units and talking to inmates. Plans and supervises unit activities. Serves as a role model for inmate population and encourages inmates to take responsibility for themselves.
• Responsible for the supervising and overseeing the cleanliness, sanitation and upkeep of the facility.
• Maintains security access throughout the detention facility.
• Transports inmates to and from court, visits and various programs provided for detainees to include, medical, attorney and dentist visits and possibly other counties and back.
• Serves as supervisor for inmate population. Sets clear expectations with inmates, uses positive reinforcement techniques with inmates, holds inmates accountable for their behavior and treats inmates with respect, consideration, fairness and justice. Manages the inmate population by walking around the housing units and talking to inmates. Plans and supervises unit activities. Serves as a role model for inmate population and encourages inmates to take responsibility for themselves.
• Monitors and controls security access throughout the detention facility.
• Manages the inmate population by walking around the housing units and talking to inmates. Plans and supervises unit activities. Serves as a role model for inmate population and encourages inmates to take responsibility for themselves.
• Supervises labor crews and work release inmates.
• Tallies good time and release dates as well as arranges alternatives to incarceration.
• Distributes and collects laundry and inmate property.
• Serves and picks up meals three times a day.
• Performs crisis intervention functions to include inmate counseling, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior and implementing appropriate intervention action.
• Exercises independent judgment in determining appropriate classification of inmates and assessing and responding to the needs of special populations.
• Performs searches of people, mail items and/or objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings, vehicles and large outdoor areas.
• Detects the presence of conditions such as smoke, unusual or excessive noise, odors, etc.
• Puts on and operate self-contained breathing apparatus and extinguish small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.
• Gathers information in inmate criminal or administrative investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, confidential informers and staff and exercises independent judgment by determining when probable cause exists to recommend disciplinary action.

Requirements

• Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license.
• The selection process includes, but is not limited to, an entry-level written test.
• Prior to employment, candidates will complete a physical agility, background investigation, polygraph examination, physical examination, and psychological evaluation.

Qualifications

• The expected duration of the selection process will not normally exceed two months.
• Candidates not selected may reapply in the future.

Benefits

• Shift differential pay
• Referral/Recruitment incentives
• Trainer pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Take-home vehicle (Patrol)
• Opportunity to work in many diverse areas
• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) (full-time employees)
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
• County Retirement Program
• Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
• Truly inclusive and diverse environment
• Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
• May be eligible for up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Benefits (full-time employees)