Detention Deputy

Position ConceptThe Detention Deputy monitors, controls and accounts for incarcerated inmates and civilian visitors while at the Polk County Sheriff's Office detention facilities.The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, delivering customer service, working as a team member, functioning under intense pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.The Detention Deputy may perform other related duties and tasks, as required and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.Employee BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision10 Paid HolidaysPaid Time OffDirect Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay ChecksTuition ReimbursementEducation IncentivesFree Employee Health ClinicWellness IncentivesFRS RetirementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Free Employee GymLife InsuranceDeferred Compensation PlanEssential FunctionsSecurityOperate remote control panelOperate manual cell locksConduct inmate countsVerify inmate countsPatrol/observe housing/confinement areasMaintain security of keysMaintain control room or office logsControl civilian traffic in restricted areasPatrol and inspect perimeter of facilityOperate jail or annex sally ports or gatesMonitor closed-circuit televisionEscort visitors or vendorsSupervise inmate barberPrevent escape attemptsObtain medical or dental assistanceReport unusual emergency situationsDirect evacuationApply restraintsSubdue disorderly inmatesSearch confinement areasSearch inmate propertyStrip-search inmateHousing ManagementVerify office logMaintain housing or dormitory logSupervise inmates during recreationObserve inmate in medical isolationInspect fire fighting equipmentResolve inmate disputesSupervise trusty distributing food traysSupervise inmates during medical visitMove inmate in and out of cellOperationsReceive/issue weapons and ammunitionInventory weapons and ammunitionReport sabotage, pilferage, violationsAnswer inmate questionsMaintain restraint equipment inventoryPrepare disciplinary reportReport and record found contrabandInvestigate disciplinary reportParticipate in disciplinary boardConduct facility toursTestify or appear in courtFire weapons on range qualificationCollect DNAInmate Property, Mail and MoneyCollect, sort or distribute institutional mailSort and distribute inmate mailDistribute completed commissary ordersDistribute/collect inmate commissary orderCollect and accurately count moneyTransportationSupervise inmates during transportMaintain security of inmatesOperate transport vehiclesTransport inmates to/from outside facilitiesSupervise inmates outside of facilitiesPrepare and complete travel recordCommunicate with other facilitiesVisitation/RecreationObserve contact and non-contact visitsSearch visitorsSign up visitorsSign up inmates for recreationMaintain security of inmates at recreationMaintain statistical dataEnsure compliance with visitation and recreation standardsAdministrativeAssist the Support Section CommanderProcure and deliver office suppliesOrder uniform suppliesDeliver inter-office mailReceive and return messagesMaintain office suppliesAttorney BoothCoordinate and monitor inmate visitBookingVerify intake informationFingerprint inmatesVerify inmate identityPhotograph inmateOversee delousing processMaintain inmate property inventory listReturn Inmate propertyCollect DNADisciplinary Review BoardPrepare and distribute restrictions listConduct disciplinary review and hearingReview disciplinary report formDistribute disciplinary review formAssemble disciplinary report historiesConduct appeal hearingsFood ServiceProvide training materialsInspect food or drinkIssue or receive suppliesMaintain sanitary facilityIssue, inventory, receive utensilsProvide meals for inmatesIntoxilyzer MaintenanceConduct intoxilyzer breath testMaintain intoxilyzerJudicial ComplexMonitor inmate court appearanceVerify inmate locationDistribute court lists, correspondenceConduct security patrolDual CertifiedDocument criminal offensesTrusty SupervisorEnsure compliance with standardsSelect inmates for trusty statusOversee distribution of laundry itemsOversee distribution of hygiene itemsMaintain yard and laundry equipmentOversee cleanliness of facilityMaintain linens and other itemsOversee grounds keepingTransport trusties to work siteOversee car washMaintain inmate telephones and televisionsWeekender ProgramConduct weekend programObtain materials for programAssist Unit sergeantSet-up inmate foldersAssist Transportation UnitK-9Perform demonstrationsConduct building searchConduct area searchMaintain and sanitize K-9 Kennel cageMaintain K-9Attend trainingConduct area search for drugsComplete activity log of trainingComplete monthly activity logComplete all required documentationEducation, Professional Certification or LicenseHigh School or GEDValid Florida driver's licenseState of Florida, Basic Recruit Certificate of Corrections Compliance after completion of training in accordance with the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training CommissionSuccessful completion of the Polk County Sheriff's Office Floor Training and Evaluation ProgramDual certification required for K-9 assignmentProfessional Experience Polk County Sheriff's Office