Department Certified Detentions Deputy

Under general supervision, performs general law enforcement work to enforce the laws of the State of Colorado and the County and to safeguard the lives, property and rights of residents of the County. Work requires that the employee cooperate and work closely with investigators, other deputy sheriffs, line supervisors, other law enforcement agencies and the public. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of general law enforcement work. Reports to a Sergeant.

Work involves classifying and assigning inmates to jail housing, explaining rules and regulations, maintaining security and control of an assigned area of facility, preventing violence and supervising inmate activity, directing visitors, supervising distributions of meals and services to inmates, providing security in the public lobby, operating central control panel, preparing various reports and logs, conducting periodic inspections, and assuming other duties of Deputy Sheriff, as directed by policy, procedure and post orders.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

07/23/26

Division:

Sheriff Detentions Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

THIS POSTING IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A $5,000 BONUS

THIS POSITION DOES NOT ATTEND THE POST ACADEMY AND WILL BE ASSIGNED TO THE DETENTIONS DIVISION.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

Classifies and assigns inmates to housing locations in the detention facility; supervises inmates during booking process and advises inmates of rules and regulations; and escorts inmates and locks prisoners in assigned housing locations.

Attends additional areas of detention facility, maintaining security and control of inmates and jail; prevents inmate violence, breaking up fights and subduing combative inmates, as necessary; performs crisis intervention as needed, including suicide prevention, etc.; reviews incident reports from previous shift; and conducts cell searches for contraband, as required.

May provide field training and evaluate new deputy sheriff recruits, planning and coordinating training through regular meetings of field training instructors.

Maintains control of inmates’ activities, including supervising distributions of meals, commissary razors, medications and other items to inmates; supervises visitations of inmates and assists visitors; and inspects items brought to jail for inmates.

Provides security in public lobbies of detention facility; receives inquiries and provides information about inmates; and logs and searches visitors, as required, verifying identity and ensuring authorized access.

Communicates with inmates, giving information and directions, mediating disputes and advising of rights and processes; listens to and investigates inmates’ complaints; resolves inmates’ conflicts and problems; and makes recommendations to Disciplinary Board or Administrative Sergeant, as appropriate.

May supervise inmates on work assignments outside detention facility.

Operates central control center panel and monitors security cameras and television monitors to view areas of detention facility, as assigned; performs visual and audio surveillance of doors and activities of inmates and staff; receives inquiries and provides information as requested; controls outside entries, elevators, doors, etc., ensuring entry and exit of authorized persons; and responds to fire alarms and radio panic alarms, determining the location of the Deputy Sheriff in need of assistance and directing deputies to help.

Transports or escorts inmates within the detention facility and between criminal justice, medical and other public and governmental facilities; maintains safety and security of County and district courtrooms and provides security for persons within the court complex; and maintains safety and security of the Minimum Security Facility, ensuring inmates are at places of work through phone and personal job checks.

Serves assigned court documents and maintains records of disposition.

Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various word processing and database programs to enter, store and/or retrieve information on inmates.  Summarizes data in standard reports.

Prepares various logs, forms and reports, documenting movement and activities of inmates, grievance allegations, incidents of violation of rules, notable behavior, potential safety hazards, probl