JAIL DEPUTY Sheriff

TEST DATE:
January 16, 2027

INTERVIEW DATE:
February 4, 2027

• Hiring Incentive – paid in first paycheck $1,500
• Personal Leave credit in first paycheck 40 hours
• Upon completion of probationary period and meets expectations on performance evaluation $1,500
• Upon completion of 3 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation $2,000
• Upon completion of 4 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation $3,000
• Upon completion of 5 years and meets expectations on performance evaluation $4,000
• TOTAL $12,000

Under direct or general supervision, ensures the safety and security of inmates, staff, and the citizens of Tuolumne County through the proper enforcement of jail policies and procedures; supervises, monitors, and transports inmates; and performs related work as assigned.

Receives direct or general supervision from the Jail Sergeant. Exercises no direct supervision over staff. May exercise technical and functional direction over assigned staff.

This is the fully-qualified level class in the series. Incumbents have increased responsibility and latitude when performing the full range of assigned duties. Positions at this level work independently, and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This class is distinguished from the Jail Deputy Sheriff Corporal in that the latter is responsible for technical and functional direction of lower-level jail deputies and staff.

When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience that allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the Jail Deputy Sheriff.

These classifications function as peace officers within the authority and limits of California Penal Code Sections 830.1(c) and 832.(Illustrative Only)

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Processes, fingerprints, and books new inmates; searches inmates being booked; conducts drug screenings; inventories and secures inmates’ property and issues supplies.
• Interviews, classifies, and assigns detention areas to inmates based on medical and psychiatric condition,nature of crime, or related issues.
• Performs warrant searches and notifies other agencies of prisoners detained.
• Reviews, coordinates, and carries out inmate releases; returns property to inmates; provides court date information.
• Monitors jail access and egress; monitors security cameras, alarm systems, automated locking systems, and other specialized security equipment; enforces lock-down procedures.
• Routinely searches inmates, cells, kitchen, grounds, and other inmate-accessible areas for contraband and other safety and security hazards.
• Supervises and assists with the service of meals; supervises visitation, recreation and exercise, educational activities, telephone privileges, counseling, court visits, movement within the facility, and medical attention; conducts hourly safety checks; conducts head counts regularly.
• Supervises and monitors inmate work crews at various work sites as assigned; provides training, orientation, and guidance and explains program rules and guidelines; ensures inmates’ compliance with instructions, rules, regulations, and standards of security and safety.
• Coordinates and/or participates in the transportation of inmates to destinations outside the facility as directed.
• Receives and reports inmate complaints; assists in investigating complaints as requested.
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