Deputy Sheriff; Colorado POST Certified

Responsibilities

• 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‑defence 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‑defence 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 officer's 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 inmate's 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…