Deputy Sheriff; Colorado POST Certified

Job Summary

Patrols County areas, enforcing the law and protecting life and property; performing investigations at the scene of a crime and performing related follow-up duties; investigates and apprehends persons charged by warrant or subpoena; serves civil process; provides courtroom security; performs routine work in the safekeeping of prisoners in the custody of the Sheriff at the La Plata County Detention Facility and/or during transport;

protects the well-being of prisoners overseeing them at meals and in their quarters.

Secures all exterior and security doors in the facility by visually monitoring all movement of all people in the facility and controls movement utilizing the control board; operates various technical equipment to monitor and control the activities of inmates and their visitors which includes controlling cameras, operating doors, elevators, showers and fire escape; controls all lights, alarms, elevators, and other override equipment;

contacts outside agencies such as fire, EMS, etc. as needed; serves as central command post for emergency procedures in the event of fire, riot, etc.

Supervises all movement in the detention facility; observes and controls inmate movement; maintains security of all other staff in the facility; supervises meal delivery, pick-up and tray return; delivers prescription and non-prescription medications; serves as first responder when there is a problem in a pod, fight, medical emergency, etc., provides first aid and CPR when necessary; utilizes force and/or self-defense techniques as necessary to maintain order;

escorts inmates needing additional supervision or security; monitors radio traffic; supervises trustees in cleaning common areas and accounts for cleaning supplies used; conducts linen change in pod and assists medical officer when necessary; monitors inmates during visitation and recreation periods.

Monitors inmates' behavior and attitudes for signs of personality changes, depression, and developing conflicts between inmates; enforces the rules and guidelines for inmates which includes initiating disciplinary action when necessary; prepares and maintains records of inmates' physical or mental problems; monitors activities of suicidal inmates, violent inmates, and trouble causing felons.

Ensures all inmates are accounted for at all times; conducts inmate head counts; prevents inmate escapes, introduction and/or passing of contraband and prevents the assault or injury of inmates and staff; conducts inmate searches for contraband; utilizes force and/or self-defense techniques to restrain disruptive or combative inmates; ensures that each inmate receives their meals, clothing changes, mail, opportunity for exercise, etc.

as set forth in departmental policy.

Answers inmates questions regarding the rules and regulations of the facility, provides information regarding the booking process, bond amounts, and charges, etc.

Reviews arresting officers paperwork for completeness and accuracy before accepting incoming inmate; pat or strip searches inmates as necessary and required by guidelines; inventories inmates clothing, personal property, and money; fingerprints and takes mug shot for verification by local, State, and Federal agencies; utilizes departmental guidelines to determine property items an inmate may take into housing and stores the others items to be returned to the inmate upon release;

escort inmates staying in custody to property where they are searched, deliced, showered, and dressed in issued clothing.

Verifies inmates ability to leave detention facility by utilizing the computer and written records from the facility, local, State, and Federal agencies and the courts; generates and completes release paperwork; sends copies to records and other agencies as required.

Transports inmates to court, medical and other required appointments; maintains records and prepares reports of inmates transported and returned to detention facility.

Patrols County roads, as well as, residential areas to provide a visible deterrent in uniform and in marked cars and to enforce laws and protect life and property; identifies traffic hazards; monitors industrial and residential areas for signs of any criminal activity; patrols for suspicious persons or vehicles.

Detects drunk drivers and performs sobriety evaluations, i.e., Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Evaluation, Walk and Turn Evaluation, One Legged Stand Evaluation, Preliminary Breath Test Evaluation as well as general observations of DUI suspect speech, appearance, comprehension of instructions and performance; books DUI suspects and completes all related reports and records.

Checks building doors, windows, gates and fences to ensure building is secured; reports any buildings, vehicles or equipment that is not secured; ensures the safety and well-being of all employees on duty; learns employees working patterns and alerts them to possible suspects and crime prevention.

Responds to calls for assistance and…