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Detention Deputy
Buchanan County —Buchanan County, MO
- $42,200 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Probation and Parole Assistant - District 1 CSC
State of Missouri —Saint Joseph, MO
- $41,389.68 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Residential
- Databases
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Holt County Sheriff's Office —Oregon, MO
- $17 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Military
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Detention Deputy

Buchanan County -
Buchanan County, MO

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Job Details

Full-time
$42,200 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
457(b)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Arrest procedures
Writing skills
Copy machines
High school diploma or GED
Application of force in correctional facilities
Driver's License
Security system monitoring (security system operation)
Basic firearms training
Computer skills

Full Job Description

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Performs a variety of tasks by the overseeing of inmates, ensuring they remain in confinement, supervising their care, searching for contraband, and monitoring their security during daily activities.

The duties and responsibilities in this Job Description are not a comprehensive list and Buchanan County reserves the right to assign, reassign or eliminate the duties and responsibilities of this job either orally or in writing. The scope of the job may be changed at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other reasons deemed appropriate by the County. This Job Description does not constitute an Employment Agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change, according to the business needs of Buchanan County.

Passing of a drug screening required prior to appointment

Passing of a background check prior to appointment

Buchanan County is an

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for inmate transportation and daily security observation duty
Provides documentation of inmate transfers, incidents, information, and any rule violations
Must remain certified and efficient in firearms, taser, defensive tactics, and jail operations
Responsible for general care and supervising the delivery of meals to the inmates
Ensure all duties are carried out according to all applicable laws, ordinances, and policies of Buchanan County
Responsible for having thorough knowledge of and oversee the rights of inmates
Oversee administering of any medications to inmates, as prescribed by a physician
Supervision of any inmate visitations and communications
Ensure that all proper procedures and documentation are accurately completed for all lawfully arrested individuals
Transport inmates to court in a separate building

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

May be required to operate office equipment, including but not limited to: copy machine, computer, phone, etc.
Regularly prepare and review documents and polices
Perform all other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

Education/Experience:

High School diploma required.

Additional Requirements

Be a citizen of the United States
Be at least 18 years of age
Must be able to become certified in; firearms, taser, defensive tactics, and jail operations
Must possess a valid Missouri operator’s license at time of appointment
Must pass a background check - no felony convictions
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications of the FBI and MSHP CJIS Security policies

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:

Applicants must be able to meet the strenuous physical demands of law enforcement activities, including but not limited to: arresting combative individuals, multiple flights of stairs, and have normal hearing with or without a hearing aid.
Proficient in the use of all issued firearms, impact weapons, chemical munitions, stun devices, etc.
Ability to classify, compute, and tabulate data and information following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of judgement
Ability to compare, count, differentiate, measure, and sort information when required
Knowledge and use of any internal computerized monitors, security equipment, telephones, intercoms, recording equipment, etc.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing with a variety of Citizens, Government representatives, Attorneys, and County personnel.
Ability to exercise the judgement and decisiveness in situations involving a variety of duties subject to frequent change
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Strong attention to detail, problem solving skills, organization skills, and handle multiple incidents simultaneously

Working Environment/Physical Requirements:

Some work in an office setting with a controlled environment. Exposure to highly intense situations. Physical activity includes bending, walking, lifting, standing, running and stooping. Exposure to environmental conditions such as dirt, dust, loud noise, and fumes. May have exposure to blood and other bodily fluids. Visual acuity and color perception a must. Normal hearing ability essential. Occasional intense physical contact with inmates. Physical strength to subdue combative individuals. Must refrain from using tobacco products while on duty.

Employee Behavior and Conduct:

County employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner. Employees should respect their colleagues, and extend courtesy to those with whom they come in contact both internally and externally during the performance of their job duties.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time (30+ hours/week) employees including medical, health savings account or flexible spending accounts, dental, life, and retirement. The County also offers voluntary vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and a deferred compensation plan (457b).
Additionally, we offer a generous Paid-Time-Off (PTO) plan, and 13 paid holidays.

If you have additional questions about our benefits, please contact the Buchanan County Human Resources office at 816-271-1528 or [email protected]

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