JAIL DEPUTY

Job Title

Responsible for providing law enforcement services to the jail to preserve public peace, protect lives, and rights of the public. Supervises inmates and oversees the safety of the jail population and anyone visiting the jail. Trains staff in essential job duties.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures the activities of the jail are conducted in an orderly fashion and that inmates in the jail behave appropriately;
  Deputy takes appropriate action with inmates who become disruptive to other inmates and staff
• Deputy participation involves, but is not limited to: booking and releasing inmates, maintaining security of the facility, escorting inmates within and/or outside the secure confines of the jail
• Monitor activity of the inmates, inspecting cells, and reporting infractions accordingly
• Serves as FTO, Firearms Instructor, Defense Tactics Instructor, Taser Instructor, and other general classes helping the jail to operate effectively

Non-Essential Job Functions

• Assists deputies in all phases of work as staffing levels and workloads dictate;
  Engages in serving a wide range of civil process documents and other legal service
• Ensures all Office services, programs and activities comply with Office, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Reviews and analyzes reports prepared by subordinates; identifies trends and issues which need further attention; identifies possible complaints; identifies and implements procedures to minimize complaints and improve effectiveness
• Conducts searches of the jail; and removes any illegal materials, weapons, etc. to ensure safety of all those who are in and around the jail; presents evidence, serves as a witness and testifies in court
• Informs first line supervisors of issues needing attention, needed resources, employee incidents, etc.
• Efficiently and accurately complete jail paperwork including but not limited to booking, incident reports, medication, etc.
• Assists with coordination for transportation and movement of inmates to and from court and other facilities

Education and Experience: Education equivalent to a high school diploma. Must pass the State Jail Officers Academy test and maintain DCJS certification and firearms usage. Special Qualifications: Must possess satisfactory results of a criminal history background check. Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license. Must pass a mandated physical examination. Must not be a convicted criminal. Virginia State Jail Basic certified preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Has knowledge of departmental policies and procedures; has basic knowledge of correctional and constitutional law.
• Employee must exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness with the general public
• Has knowledge of local, State and federal laws relative to civil and criminal processes
• Clearly understands the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential function of the work
• Has working knowledge of terminology and related professional languages used within the office as such pertains to work responsibilities
• Has the ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information, such as laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures
• Knows how to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel, as well as any external entities with whom the position interacts
• Is skilled in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment
• Is able to exercise sound judgment in emergency and routine situations and to adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action
• Is able to apply interpretation of laws to specific situations; is able to prepare clear and concise reports
• Is able to present court testimony effectively; has working knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
• Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of policies regarding functions and the function of the organization; adheres to all policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities
• Has the ability to apply principles of persuasion and or influence
• Requires the ability to perform skilled coordinated movements,…