Detention Commander- Sheriff's Office

Salary Range: $113,300-$141,625. The maximum pay for this position is $169,950.

The Detention Commander plans, coordinates, and supervises the operations and staff at the detention facility. Performs supervisory and technical work in detention, protection, and transportation of prisoners to ensure the safety and protection of citizens, staff, and inmates. Responsible for executive oversight of the detention facility, participates with court and community programs, engages with stakeholders within the county to promote community safety, and analyzes jail operations to ensure alignment and adherence to constitutional and statutory mandates and guidelines.

Schedule:

Generally, day shifts; occasional night shifts will be required as needed for Jail Operation. May require shift work from time to time.

Applicants are encouraged to apply by December 18th; however, the job will be posted until filled.

• Supervises the operation of the detention facility; interviews and recommends hiring of staff; plans, schedules, and assigns work to staff; establishes priorities; instructs and trains in correct methods; checks and approves work, overtime, time sheets, and sick/vacation leave; reviews and evaluates employee performance.
• Inspects and monitors subordinates' work to ensure operations are in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs, as needed, and supervises booking of inmates, housing inmates, transport of inmates, the commissary, and visitations.
• Supervises food service staff and operations.
• Reviews and conducts after action reports to emergencies and/or incidents that occur within the detention setting such as violent inmates, medical emergencies, disturbances, malfunctioning of security devices, etc.
• Conducts training with staff to ensure proper adherence to best practices within jail operations in areas of use of force, inmate management, jail operations updates and other training needs.
• Researches adopted standards for detention operations and maintains awareness of changing requirements as set by court decisions; utilizing the same information to develop policy drafts within the parameters that will most efficiently and effectively accomplish the facility's goals. Attends training in jail management and operations to ensure compliance with best practices and industry standards.
• Conducts audit and training in areas of inmate time computation to ensure compliance with court orders for inmate sentences. Ensures inmates are transported per court orders and court writs to include intrastate/ interstate extraditions per legal requirements.
• Conducts annual review of jail budget and works with Sheriff Administration & Undersheriff to ensure budgets are in line with the Sheriff’s Office goals and objectives for upcoming years. Establishes financial goals and makes recommendations & presentations to Sheriff & Undersheriff on jail budgets & Sheriff’s Office budget overall. Responsible for managing approved budget to achieve set goals.
• Works with multiple detention vendors on annual contract negotiations and contract review to promote vendor support and accountability. Meets with the County Attorney’s Office on contract review along with Finance.
• Responsible for management and accountability of Inmate Trust Fund along with Eagle County Finance to balance and reconcile inmate funds. Ensure inmate funds are properly deposited, and bond funds are accurately delivered to appropriate courts.
• Meets regularly with Detention Sergeants to promote the mission, vision, and values of the Detention Division. Conduct meetings and training with other divisions within the Sheriff’s Office as needed and directed.
• Reviews applications and conducts interviews with candidates.
• Perform disciplinary action per Sheriff’s Office standards and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Undersheriff of Sheriff.

Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification, or Registration:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related area; and eight years of responsible law enforcement experience, including two years…