Detention Deputy Trainee

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.

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.

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.

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.

Position does not involve any internal asset control responsibility.

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.
• 5% Supervise issuance of food to inmates.
• 1% Supervise issuance of medicine to inmates.
• 1% Supervise issuance of canteen.

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.

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

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) to heavy (150 pounds and over) lifting and carrying.
• Reaching, pulling, pushing, walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, bending, and running.

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.

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.

Position does not involve any supervisory responsibility.

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

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 inmates and reports unusual conditions or incidents to supervisor.

Maintains order in all cell blocks.

Distributes food trays;…