JOB
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES - Corrections
Performs routine protective services work in providing care and maintaining security for inmates at the County Jail. Processes inmates into custody; conducts security checks of inmates in assigned areas; conducts cell searches for contraband; reviews incoming and outgoing mail; transports inmates, attends to inmate needs; maintain logs; supervises cleaning details; and monitors individuals entering and leaving the jail. Performs other duties as assigned.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES – Court Services
Performs routine protective services work in maintaining security of the Roanoke County Courthouse Complex. Processes entrants through the security checkpoints; searching courtrooms and other locations for contraband or security risks; provides escort and supervision of inmates present in the courthouse; maintain logs; serve and process civil and criminal papers. Performs other duties as assigned. Deputy Sheriff I may be assigned to either the corrections, court services, or administrative divisions; assuming various duties within each.
Salary will be based on years of prior credible service.
Applicants must read Applicant Letter & Disqualifiers here: http://roanokecountyva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/5794
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – Corrections
- Processes inmates into custody of the County Jail, searches prisoners, takes charge of personal property, provides clothing, bedding, eating utensils, institutional rules and regulations.
- Conducts periodic security checks of inmates in assigned areas.
- Maintains log of inmate movement throughout the facility.
- Conducts periodic cell searches for possession of contraband.
- Reviews incoming and outgoing mail.
- Monitors persons entering and leaving jail.
- Supervises cleaning details for assigned areas.
- Transports inmates as required.
- Attends to special needs of inmates.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – Court Services
- Processes all entrants of the courthouse through the security screening process.
- Conducts periodic security checks of inmates in assigned areas.
- Maintain control of the courtroom to prevent any disruptions
- Protects judges, court officials, witnesses, jurors and all other persons in the courtroom from any hostile acts directed at them.
- Supervise, escort/transport, restrain and control prisoners.
- Properly process prisoners, delayed confinement persons & juveniles.
- Properly serve Civil & Criminal papers.
- Performs interior and exterior security searches of the courthouse.
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