Goshen County Sheriff

Duties

Under general supervision, maintains security and ensures inmate welfare in the detention center; oversees detention center activities during assigned shifts; performs related work as assigned.

• Maintains centralized detention center security and inmate welfare in accordance with laws, regulations and institutional philosophy.
• Obtains necessary information and books prisoners, completing necessary forms; takes photographs & fingerprints; performs other processing activities such as preparing reports and maintaining files.
• Searches, examines, instructs and logs inmates; inventory and secures property and valuables; interviews inmates; classify and assigns inmates to appropriate housing area.
• Serve arrest warrants and civil process.
• Supervises and monitors inmates and inmate workers assisting with housekeeping, food preparation, distributes laundry and performs similar activities.
• Supervise inmate exercise, recreation, visiting and similar privileges.
• Assist medical staff in distribution of medications, screens and refers requests for medical attention; administer emergency first aid as required; provide security for medical staff.
• Inspect facility and reports needs for maintenance. Performs limited maintenance duties as required.
• Requests and/or issues clothing and supplies.
• Prepares reports and other written materials; maintain accurate records, logs and files. Testifies in court.
• Transports prisoners in prisoner transport vehicles; performs all inmate extraditions within the and its territories.
• Enforces municipal ordinances and state statues while in the performance of their duties.

Operates an intoximeter and portable alcohol breath tester.

• 20 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver License
• Bondable
• Not convicted of any crime for which conviction resulted in a felony
• United States Citizen
• Good moral character as determined by a background investigation
• Physically, emotionally, and mentally fit to perform duty as a peace officer; evaluated by a physician and a psychologist
• Vision 20/20 or able to be corrected to 20/20
• Pass physical agility test as set forth by Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with people

• Paid Medical Insurance
• Paid Wyoming State Law Enforcement Retirement
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Advanced training and certification
• Uniforms/Equipment/Firearms provided by the department
• Paid Life Insurance
• Meals provided while on-duty
• Educational opportunities through Eastern Wyoming College

Category:
Goshen County Sheriff

Salary Pay Scale:
Basic Level $22.82/hr, Advanced Level $24.06/hr, Professional $25.18/hr

Posting Date:
August 29, 2024

Closing:
Open Until Filled