Detention Deputy (On-site

Detention Deputy

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office mission is to protect and serve the community in a manner that preserves the public trust. The department has an immediate opening for Detention Deputy who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include managing inmate behavior through direct supervision and to provide a secure, safe and humane confinement.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position.

Pay & Benefits

• Typical starting salary $72,716.80 ($34.96 per hour).
• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 2106: $34.96 to 49.09 per hour ($72,716.80 to $ annually).
• Lateral wage consideration for experienced candidates.
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Anoka County Jail, located at 325 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN 55303.
• The Anoka County Jail is a 24/7 facility. Detention Deputy schedules include weekends and holidays.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise jail inmates and related activities.
• Maintain security and safety of facilities, inmates and employees by means of surveillance.
• Monitor cameras, alarms, doors and security controls.
• Interact with inmates by enforcing rules and facility regulations. Conduct inmate counts and searches. Prevent the introduction of contraband and weapons into facilities.
• Respond to and assess emergencies such as disturbances among inmates, fires, escape attempts, contraband recovery, medical situations and restores order and security.
• Mediate conflicts among inmates and housing units. Diffuse emotional inmates and deescalate tension in housing units.
• Handle intake and release of inmates.
• Obtain pertinent information, necessary documentation and proper credentials from arresting or escorting officer prior to receiving or releasing inmates.
• Supervise recreational and visiting periods.
• Identify and monitor at risk inmates with mental illness, alcoholism or drug addiction.
• Provide supervision of inmates during court appearances.
• Prepare written reports and logs activities.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to credibly testify in a court of law.
• Must undergo, and pass, a thorough physical and psychological examination and successfully complete a background investigation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Secondary education in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, behavioral/social science or related field.
• Evidence-Based Practice Corrections Professional Certification from an accredited school.
• Experience using de-escalation techniques in a work setting.
• Knowledge of CPR principles, procedures and techniques.
• Possess an Advanced First Aid certification.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to credibly testify in a court of law.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, correctional and detention institutions, field offices, courtrooms, offender'/clients' homes, hospitals and schools, and various community settings depending on assignment.
• Work activities may involve contact with and the supervision of juveniles or adults charged with major or minor criminal offenses, and/or individuals who may be hostile, dangerous, threatening, armed, and aggressive and/or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Consequently, some assignments may encounter stressful and physically threatening situations.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.
• Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
• Physical activity may include handling/carrying equipment, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Periodic high levels of exertion in the form of self-defense, pursuit, or restraint of an individual is possible for some assignments.
• Lifting over 100 lbs. in emergency situations.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various law enforcement equipment depending on assignment.
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