Deputy Sheriff I, II - Corrections

Department: Sheriff's Office

Salary: $32.10- $49.59 hourly

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Davis County Sheriff's Office operates 24 hours per day 7 days per week,

this position may require working weekends, holidays and rotating shifts.

Davis County Sheriff's Office is currently hiring for a part time Deputy Sheriff in Corrections. This position performs a variety of duties related to the security, safety, order, operation, and maintenance of the county correctional facility, including the safe detention and monitoring of inmates. This position has an in-grade career ladder based on a combination of achievements and experience.

Requirements

Level I

• At least 19 years old for SFO(Special Functions Officer) and/or BCO(Basic Correctional Officer.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be either a United States citizen; or a lawful resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for at least five years; and has legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must pass a Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) background investigation, including an eye detect test.

Level II

• 24 months of full-time experience as a sworn officer.
• At least 19 years old for SFO(Special Functions Officer) and/or BCO(Basic Correctional Officer.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be either a United States citizen; or a lawful resident of the United States who has been in the United States legally for at least five years; and has legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must pass a Davis County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) background investigation, including an eye detect test.

Preference for applicants with active Utah POST certification - SFO/BCO.

Preference for bilingual skills in Spanish.

Day to Day Duties

• Accepts custody of inmates from arresting officers; receives and processes incoming inmates, including searching, fingerprinting and photographing inmates (booking process); monitors and controls all activity and movement of inmates in the county jail, assuming responsibility for all needs of inmates during detention.
• Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for assistance from the public and inmates.
• Prepares various reports, records, logs, memos and other records which are both intra- and interdepartmental in nature.
• Performs CPR and administers first aid when necessary.
• Deputy Sheriff - CO II: Acts as a team leader as required; assists in training new personnel as assigned; fills in for the sergeant or corporal as assigned. This position has no direct supervisory responsibility but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the office.

Full Job Description:

Deputy Sheriff - Corrections

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