Detentions Sergeant

About the role

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is seeking a P.O.S.T certified Law Enforcement Officer with a strong commitment to public service. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a dedication to the core values of Integrity, Service, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Observe the movement and activities of all persons entering the jail
• Limited access to the jail and other restricted areas
• Conduct interior searches of the jail and jail/inmate checks at regular intervals daily
• Maintain the security of the jail by ensuring all inmates are adequately confined
• Monitor the safety of inmates, detainees, visitors, and employees
• Book in and bond out prisoners as necessary
• Update inmate records on a predetermined basis
• Log all information regarding inmates, on a constant basis, to accurately reflect their activity
• Operate various equipment related to the jail
• Testify in court or hearings as needed
• Maintain efficient recording and filing systems for the jail
• Manage and supervise Detentions Deputies
• Write and file incident case reports, arrest reports, and complete incident reports
• Schedule transports, outside agency court appointments, or medical needs
• Assist with security issues as needed
• Escort inmates to court-ordered locations
• Collect and preserve contraband from persons who enter the Sheriff’s Office building
• Take into custody individuals and arrange transportation to county jails
• Write and file incident case reports, arrest reports for each case handled during the shift
• Supervise and manage Detentions Deputies, maintain appropriate training records, and ensure efficient and safe operations
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• Five (5) years detentions/corrections experience and two (2) years supervisor experience in detentions/corrections
• High School Diploma, GED
• Legally possess a firearm in the State of Colorado
• Capable of training in and employing Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control methods, which includes gross and fine motor skills, kicks, strikes, pressure points, joint locks, and handcuffing
• Successfully complete and pass a written exam, oral board, physical ability exam, and psychological evaluation
• Able to see with or without corrective lenses, well enough to read letters and reports
• Able to hear with or without hearing aids, and to speak well enough to converse on phone and radio
• Able to lift to 40 pounds
• Able to climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, twist, reach, and perform other office duties
• Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to work indoors in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds
• Ability to see with or without corrective lenses, well enough to read letters and reports
• Ability to hear with or without hearing aids and speak well enough to converse on phone and radio
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement, hot, or cold weather as required
• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, twist, and reach

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to work and coordinate with internal and external partners in a timely and professional manner
• Ability to maintain a sufficient level of physical fitness to perform the essential functions of the job
• Ability to maintain accountability and efficiency in managing Detentions Deputies

Benefits

• Employee Benefits

Pay

Compensation range: $68,622 - $77,234 annually based on years of experience and qualifications. Annual salary steps are provided in the Pay Scale section.

Schedule

Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half, after 80 in hours in a 14-day work period

Benefits

• 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 other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, are provided
• Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to the employee
• Current P.O.S.T, applicable instructor skills certifications will be considered for incentive bonuses to salary