The Garland County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for Detention Deputies.
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, 21 years of age or older, possess a high school diploma or GED, and pass a Criminal Background check. MUST HAVE A CLEAN CRIMINAL RECORD.
Read the job description completely. Answer all screener questions.
The ideal candidate will possess the following desirable traits: communicates effectively, values and respects others, drives to excel, values teamwork and collaboration, continuous learning, demonstrates ethical behavior, adaptable in a challenging profession, and supportive of change. Garland County provides full employee benefits, paid vacation, holiday incentive, longevity incentive, and a state retirement plan.
This position requires the availability to work both the day and night shift.
Garland County is an EOE
GARLAND COUNTY
Position Description
JOB TITLE: Detention Deputy / Corrections Officer
Exempt (Y/N): No
DEPARTMENT: Detention
SUPERVISOR: Commander/ Relief Commander/ Area Supervisor
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision and direction of the Shift Commander, Relief Commander or the Detention Corporal, the Detention Deputy / Corrections Officer demonstrates propensity of a collaborative, innovative and robust work environment. He must guarantee the security, wellbeing, and the safety of staff/inmates housed in the Detention Center. The incumbent assists in the control of the detention facility by overseeing the visual and audible supervision of inmates in cell areas at all times. The incumbent is responsible to ensure proper services, supplies, and food is provided to all inmates. Also, must provide recreational and religious programs on a reasonable basis. The Detention Deputy / Corrections Officer is responsible for over 300 inmates in the facility and accurate completion of documentation. Future capacity will be over 500 inmates. This individual must ensure that all duties are performed according to county policy and procedures and in accordance with federal and state laws.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned, as deemed necessary. Performs duties for the Detention Center, including, but not limited to:
1. Book all lawfully arrested persons by ensuring all proper procedures and documentation is accurately completed.
2. Supervise inmates by ensuring safety and order for staff and inmates.
3. Ensure facility security by use of shift staff and policies of administration.
4. Ensure all duties are carried out according to applicable laws, ordinances, and policies.
5. Communicates with inmates, giving information and direction, mediating disputes, and advising of rights and processes. Listens to inmate’s complaints and resolves inmate’s conflicts and problems.
6. Oversees the rights of inmates.
7. Ensure cleanliness of cell areas, halls, etc. and ensure all is in good repair.
8. Oversee administering of medications to inmates, as prescribed by a physician.
9. Prepare daily reports, maintain accurate records of all unusual incidents, and prepare disciplinary actions records.
10. Collect and receipt for money received for bonds, fines, and fees, completing accurate records.
11. Maintains proper docket of all inmates admitted to custody in the facility.
12. Fingerprint and photograph inmates.
13. Serves as a Control Officer to use and monitor computerized electronic security equipment, touch screen and manual control panels, telephones, intercoms, CCTV and electronic recording equipment to oversee the security of the facility.
14. Supervise inmate’s visitations and communication.
15. Performs other duties as necessary.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Directly supervises the inmates in a direct supervision environment.
2. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the County's policies, the Detention Center
Policy and Procedure Manual and applicable laws and ordinances.
3. Responsibilities may include training employees.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
1. 21 years of age.
2. Must be fingerprinted and a search initiated of state and national fingerprint files to disclose any criminal record.
3. Must be free of felony record and this will be evidenced by not having entered a plea of guilty or having been convicted, pardoned, or otherwise relieved by a state or federal penitentiary or a state prison.
4. Be of good character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
5. Must be a high school graduate or have passed the General Education Development
(GED) Test indicating high school graduation level.
6. Must be examined by a licensed physician and meet the physical requirements prescribed.
7. Be interviewed personally prior to employment by the department head or his representative to determine such things as the applicant’s motivation, appearance, demeanor, attitude, and ability to communicate.
8. Be examined by an individual licensed to practice psychiatry or psychology and qualified to perform such evaluations in the State of Arkansas, who after examination makes a recommendation of the employing agency.
9. Possess and maintain a valid Arkansas driver’s license.
10. The ability to observe situations and to report and record them clearly and accurately.
11. Be able to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
12. Be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
13. The ability to establish and maintain working relationships.
14. Must have the ability, training, knowledge, and skill to act without supervision in emergency situations.
15. Must keep up with all changes in laws and ordinances.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and/or EXPERIENCE:
Completion of the following is required or any combination of education, work experience and training which would be considered equivalent.
1. High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Completion of, or the ability to complete, Law Enforcement Training Academy or similar course.
3. Completion of, or ability to complete Jail Standards Course unique to Arkansas or similar courses.
4. Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license.
5. The ability to complete the annual weapons training/qualification for the Garland County Sheriff’s Office.
6. Engages in professional resources including local and online networking, and professional organizations such as the American Correctional Association and the American Jail Association.
7. Willingness to pursue certification standards.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
1. Displays a functional understanding of computers, typing skills, control panels, accurately enter statistical information and use of general office machines. Microsoft Office competence preferred.
2. Aware of new and emerging technologies and their possible use in the Detention Center.
3. Demonstrates the ability to analyze situations quickly and accurately and respond appropriately.
4. Ability to respond to change well and implement change within the Detention Center in a progressive manner.
5. Displays the ability to meet deadlines and efficiently manage multiple tasks on a wide variety of time sensitive tasks with speed and accuracy.
6. Demonstrates excellent organizational skills.
7. Demonstrates the ability to follow written and verbal instructions, coordinate work assignments, and complete work assignments in a timely manner and on schedule, and function under administrative pressure.
8. Provides good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
9. Other skills required are proper use of radio, fingerprinting devise, OC Spray qualification, Alcohol testing, and self-defense training.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Be in good physical condition and possess quick reflexes to respond to potential violent situations.
2. Able to provide a tactical response and to support staff in need of assistance.
3. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to stand, sit and walk; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or controls; possess the ability to taste/smell; and talk or hear.
4. The incumbent occasionally is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and climb up and/or down stairs.
5. The incumbent is expected to have good hand-eye coordination.
6. Must be able to hear and communicate effectively.
7. Must conduct sanitation and safety inspections which may involve bending, lifting heavy objects, and restraining inmates.
8. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
9. Possesses the physical and emotional strength to withstand the strain of demands on time, energy, and patience.
10. The employee must occasionally lift, subdue, and/or move more than 100 pounds.
11. The work is mostly sedentary, although there is some walking throughout the Detention Center.
12. May be required to engage in physically strenuous activities, manual labor tasks, and/or working with tools when needed to direct inmate workers.
13. Appropriate voice skills to be clearly understood on the telephone, radio and in public contacts.
14. Perform basic mathematical functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those the position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
1. The noise level in the work environment may be moderate to loud.
2. The incumbent is regularly subject to physical hazards and dangerous conditions such as assaults and hostage situations. Due to the potential for uncontrollable situations to occur in a correctional facility, the level of risk for hazardous and stressful working conditions is high. The duties of this position require frequent direct contact with individuals in detention suspected or convicted of offenses against the criminal laws.
3. The incumbent may be exposed to contagious and infectious diseases, such as, HIV virus, Hepatitis A,
B and C, and Tuberculosis.
4. This position involves shift work including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.'
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Work Location:
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $56,849.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any driving offense or boating offense within the last seven (7) years that was caused by alcohol, controlled substances, drugs, or other illegal substances, including but not limited to, DUI or DWI; or convictions or deferred judgments within the last seven (7) years? Yes or No answer only, if yes, this is a disqualifier, do NOT proceed.
- Do you have a history of illegal drug use as an adult that tends to establish a pattern and/or used ("tried") marijuana in the past one (I) year? Yes or No answer only, if yes, this is a disqualifier, do NOT proceed.
- Have you ever had a domestic violence related conviction. Yes or No answer only, if yes, this is a disqualifier, do NOT proceed.
- Have you had more than three (3) traffic convictions within the last year? Yes or No answer only, if yes, this is a disqualifier, do NOT proceed.
- Do you have any prior felony convictions? Yes or No answer only, if yes, this is a disqualifier, do NOT proceed.
Work Location: In person
