REQUIRED: Detention POST certification with 18 months experience working in a county jail as a jail deputy OR at least five (5) years experience as a corrections officer.

The Sheriff’s Office is always looking for exceptional people to join as deputies to help us achieve our mission. To learn about our testing process, please visit www.adasheriff.org/jobs.  We continue to maintain eligibility lists for both deputy positions.

While we will accept applications for our detention deputy position, the next test date has not been established.  If selected to test, your application will be kept on file and you will be notified when the next test is scheduled.

Physical Agility Test & Written Test Required - If selected, a $15 written test fee will apply

DUTY DESCRIPTION: Performs general duty jail work in the caring for and maintaining of custody of inmates and in the providing of security for the Ada County Jail.  Performs related work as required.  The incumbent uses their own judgment in the performance of duties, referring unusual, unique or complex issues to their supervisor for advice and guidance. Position is located in the Ada County Sheriff's Office, Jail and Court Services Bureau.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

· Maintains routine security checks as policy dictates;

· Preserves and enforces Idaho laws and departmental jail policies to maintain security of the jail;

· Receives inmates from officers and the courts;

· Processes inmates into the jail, takes inmates' fingerprints, and assigns them to the proper level of confinement;

· Maintains security and custody of prisoners;

· Receives and maintains inmates' property;

· Supervises inmate visitations;

· Dispenses medication to inmates as prescribed by the jail physician;

· Supervises the dispensing of food in a timely fashion to inmates;

· Supervises inmates and trustee-inmates in the cleaning of the jail and inmate living quarters;

· Performs necessary searches for weapons and contraband;

· Keeps records and prepares reports;

· Inspects perimeter of the building and grounds for security purposes;

· Detention Officers may be assigned to special details as needed; and

· Performs related work as required.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: 

· Either (1) Detention POST certified in Idaho or can successfully challenge Idaho POST and 18 months experience working in a county jail as a detention deputy or (2) 5 years experience working in a state correctional system as a corrections officer;

· High school diploma or equivalent;

· Must be at least 21 years of age;

· Knowledge of policies and procedures used to operate a jail facility;

· Knowledge of how to search for contraband/weapons and what can be used as a weapon;

· Knowledge of first-aid/CPR techniques;

· Ability to supervise and communicate with inmates;

· Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;

· Ability to take criticism and verbal abuse from inmates and their visitors without reacting in a negative manner and project an image of self-confidence and control;

· Ability to 'read' people and/or potential adverse or unsafe situations and react according to department policy; and

· Ability to perform the duties of the position without a direct threat to the health or safety of the incumbent or others.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

· Must pass a written exam with a score of 70% or better,

· Must pass the POST physical agility test and a psychological exam;

· Must appear before an oral board; and complete a polygraph, background check and medical exam prior to reporting for duty;

· Must become POST certified as a Detention Officer within one year of hire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· Most of the work is performed in and around the jail facility and involves an element of personal danger;

· Requires sufficient physical strength to subdue an inmate in time of confrontation or break up a fight between inmates;

· Must be able to remove an unconscious person from the jail in time of emergency, hold up an inmate attempting to take his/her life and move quickly to the point of confrontation, and

· Must be able to use first-aid and CPR techniques when necessary.

Preference in appointment will be given to eligible veterans.

***Because of the Sheriff Office’s effort to create a smoke-free work environment, out of concern for the health and welfare of our employees and those with whom we work, only applications from those who do not smoke will be considered for employment. Applicants must have not smoked any tobacco products for at least eleven (11) months prior to applying.