Custodial Deputy

To book suspects into County jail; to care for and supervise inmates detained in the county jail facility; to perform a variety of security and other duties in the maintenance of safe and secure jail conditions; to operate radio communications and teletype equipment; and to perform a wide variety of clerical work in support of departmental operations. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures.

This job class functions at a journey level of classification and exercises responsibility for the booking and care of prisoners while in custody, for maintaining the security and upkeep of the jail facility, and for clerical support functions in accordance with departmental policy.

Receives general supervision from the Jail Sergeant.

• Obtains necessary information for and books suspects into the county jail facility; completes and types necessary documents and forms as required.
• Searches, fingerprints, and photographs suspects.
• Cares for and maintains the well being of inmates; feeds, clothes and assigns prisoners to cells.
• Oversees the medical, hygiene and cleanliness needs of inmates; distributes medication and toiletries as needed; arranges doctor appointments for inmates.
• Maintains the security of the jail facility; performs cell searches for illegal materials and contraband and maintains discipline among inmates.
• Oversees and participates in the cleaning of the jail facility as needed.
• Transports prisoners to and from doctor's office, court appearances, and other scheduled appointments.
• Supervises and monitors work furlough inmates.
• Processes the release of inmates from the jail facility.
• Receives calls from the public or field officers and prepares incident reports.
• Operates radio communication and teletype equipment in receiving and transmitting information requests and other law enforcement related matters.
• Maintains detailed daily log related to jail operations; compiles, types, duplicates, and distributes incident reports.
• Performs a variety of clerical and office support functions in support of jail and departmental operations.
• Accepts and processes bail bonds and cash bail for inmates and issues receipts.
• Maintains a variety of records and files.
• Testifies in court.
• Performs other related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid California driver's license. Under certain circumstances, the Human Resources Director may accept a valid driver's license from another state if applicant acknowledges his/her intent to acquire a California driver's license within three months by signing an acknowledgement form.
• The ability to obtain a basic Jail Operations certificate as issued by the State of California within eleven months of date of hire.

• The care and treatment of persons confined to a correctional facility.
• Rules, regulations and procedures governing the security and operation of a county jail.
• First aid methods and techniques.
• Booking and custody laws and regulations.
• The proper care and operation of jail equipment and facilities.
• Modern office methods and procedures to include report writing, business correspondence, record keeping, and proper telephone techniques.
• Proper English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• The proper operation of a teletype and two-way radio communication system.

• Understand and carry out both oral and written instructions.
• Maintain discipline and orderly conduct among inmates.
• Prepare and maintain various reports and records.
• Type accurately at a rate required for successful job performance.
• Establish and maintain accurate records, logs, and files.
• Operate standard office equipment including computer, typewriter, dicta phone, copier, calculator.
• Hear accurately.
• React quickly, effectively, and calmly in an emergency situation and to adopt an effective course of action.
• Communicate effectively and tactfully in oral and written form.
• Perform and coordinate several tasks simultaneously.
• Work rotation shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
• Remain calm in stressful situations.

For those who meet the minimum…