Detention Deputy

Exempt:
No

Shift: 12.21 HR w/o Holidays

Starting Pay: $72,305.00

This position involves working directly with inmates detained in the Monroe County Detention Facility. Members may be assigned to the following areas: dorms, medical, transportation, main control, intake and release, classification and laundry. The work requires officers to be responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates being detained. Unusual and serious situations and/or matters may arise and require split second decisions and/or notification to supervisors for proper action and guidance.

Work is performed under the general supervision of a Detention Sergeant who reviews work performance through conferences, reports, inspections and observation of actual work performances.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:

Any combination of education and training equivalent to graduation from high school, or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Certification as a Detention Deputy in compliance with the requirements of the State of Florida.

Experience with security or corrections work is desirable.

JOB COMPLEXITY

Work involves the direct supervision of inmates in accordance with Florida Jail Model Standards and Detention Center policy and procedures. Work may involve split second decision making in unusual, high stress situations.

CONSEQUENCE OF ACTIONS

Internal responsibilities of worker include but are not limited to: key control, safety/health hazards of inmates or others within the facility, maintenance/sanitary conditions of entire facility.

ASSETS

Position does not involve any internal asset control responsibility.

WORK CONTROLS

Generally the work is performed independently. Some unusual and difficult situations may be handled under the general supervision of a Sergeant Detention Deputy:

Percentages will vary depending on the duty assignment and/or shift assignment.

* 85% Care, custody and control of inmates.

* 8% Monitor inmate work details.

* 5% Supervise issuance of food to inmates.

* 1% Supervise issuance of medicine to inmates.

* 1% Supervise issuance of canteen.

PERSONAL CONTACTS

Work involves contacts with a variety of people; some contacts may be difficult requiring the worker to use considerable tact and skill or commands or force to obtain what is desired.

SAFETY OF OTHERS

Position requires considerable responsibility for the health and safety of inmates and others as well as employees.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Occasionally, the work may involve strenuous physical effort from physically controlling inmates.

* Work may require strenuous physical effort while handling inmates during unfavorable and life threatening situations.

* Utilize verbal commands when giving orders.

* Light (up to 20 pounds) heavy (50 pounds and over) lifting and carrying.

* Reaching, pulling, pushing, walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, bending, and running.

HAZARDS

Generally, work involves considerable risks requiring the worker to observe safety precautions and use extreme care in performing job duties.

* May be exposed to Blood and Viral Pathogen Risk.

* Biohazard waste.

* Exposure to crabs, lice, maggots or open sores.

* Exposure to communicable diseases.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Generally, work is performed in an enclosed restricted environment that involves some discomfort or unpleasantness.

* May be exposed to various levels of noise.

* May be exposed to unpleasant odors and fumes.

* Hazardous and stressful conditions and/or situations.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY

Position does not involve any supervisory responsibility.

PERSONNEL SUPERVISED

Position does not involve the supervision of Sheriff's Office personnel.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

* Processes incoming prisoners: searches prisoners; obtains al personal property from prisoner and prepares a complete property inventory; takes fingerprints and photos; prepares clerical records and makes entries in log books; prepares a magistrate folder comprised of notice of arraignment arrest affidavit, magistrate action form, affidavit of indigence and compliance of booking officer form.

* Conducts security inspections to check on safety and well being of all inmates; observes condition of facility and of inmates; observes changes in habits and moods of…