Detentions Deputy

About the role

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Detention Deputy to join our team. This position is full-time, non-exempt, and based on years of experience as a Detentions/Corrections officer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and security by monitoring and observing all individuals entering the jail.
• Control and restrict access to the jail and other secured areas.
• Conduct routine interior inspections and inmate checks.
• Ensure jail security by verifying proper confinement and monitoring inmates, staff, detainees, and visitors.
• Process inmate bookings and releases, including handling of bond documentation.
• Manage inmate cash accounts and update inmate records.
• Accurately log inmate activity and jail operations.
• Operate and maintain various equipment including radios, scanners, and computers.
• Provide courtroom testimony or hearing appearances as required.
• Maintain organized and updated jail records and filing systems.
• Perform cell and pod searches to ensure areas are free of contraband and weapons.
• Support road deputies, court security, and dispatch personnel with security matters.
• Escort inmates to court-ordered destinations using approved transport procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Successfully complete a written examination, oral board interview, and psychological evaluation.
• Vision and hearing sufficient to perform duties, with or without corrective lenses and hearing aids.
• Physically capable of climbing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, twisting, and reaching.
• Ability to perform basic administrative tasks, including writing, typing, and completing office-related duties.

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of performing the essential functions of the position, including lifting, restraining, and responding to emergencies.
• Must adhere to all safety protocols and wear appropriate protective equipment.
• Must maintain an appropriate level of physical fitness to meet the physical demands of the position.

Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to connect with a diverse community, especially in a bilingual capacity.
• Ability to remain calm and composed in stressful situations.
• Basic administrative and technical skills.

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half, after 40 in hours in a 7-day work week.
• Annual allowance for health and wellness costs.
• End of Year bonus based on months of service within the year.
• Duty Firearm provided.
• All uniform, belts, holsters, and ballistic body armor provided.
• Current P.O.S.T, applicable instructor skills certifications considered for incentive bonuses to salary.
• Culture of personal and professional development through skills instructor courses, education, higher learning, etc.
• Up to 6% salary increase for applicable college education completed.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills incentive up to 4%.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $58,300 - $67,585 annually, based on years of experience as a Detentions/Corrections officer.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is flexible and may involve rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.