Detention Deputy Trainee
Core
Provide direct and remote supervision of inmates, maintain custody, and ensure security within a detention facility, courthouse complex, or secure perimeter.
Role type
Entry-level detention deputy (trainee)
Builds
Safe and secure detention environments for inmates
Domain
Criminal justice / Corrections
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
inmate supervision, security checks, inmate intake processing, emergency response, use of force, contraband detection, inmate transport, vehicle operation, physical restraint, record keeping, radio communication, CPR/first aid
Preferred skills
crowd control tactics, behavior pattern analysis, legal rights knowledge, computer software operation, multi-tasking under stress
Responsibilities
Provide direct and remote supervision of inmates within housing and other areas of a jail, a courthouse complex, or secure perimeter as assigned to maintain a safe and secure environment. Conduct frequent security checks for evidence of unauthorized activities and infractions of rules, respond to situations, and document accordingly. Receive and process inmates from officers and the courts, maintain inmates' property, and direct inmates throughout the intake process. Maintain security and custody of volatile and violent inmates. Observe conduct and behavior of inmates, respond to and control emergency situations, and use appropriate levels of force to control combative, volatile, or hostile offenders. Schedule, supervise, and cancel inmate visitations. Supervise the dispensing of food in a timely fashion to inmates, ensuring compliance of all health and safety regulations. Supervise inmates and trusty-inmate work crews. Conduct metal and x-ray detection of individuals and materials before entering facilities, perform necessary searches for weapons and contraband, and complete reports. Inspect cells, housing areas, locks, windows, grills, doors, gates, and perimeters of buildings and grounds for security purposes. Transport inmates to other facilities as required. Run daily reports as required. Enter information into a database to capture daily activities. Operate a master control center as required. May operate an agency vehicle in support of assigned duties.
Seniority
Entry-level, trainee
