Deputy Sheriff I, II, III - Corrections

Davis County Government•Farmington, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Davis County Sheriff's Office is currently hiring for a 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

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.
24 months of full-time experience as a sworn officer. (For Level II)
Five years of full-time experience as a sworn officer. (For Level III)
Must have successfully participated in a specialty assignment for a minimum of two years. Specialty assignments include, but are not limited to: CERT, Urinary Analysis (UA), Classifications, Transportation, Policy Committee, Visiting, Property, SYVA, Firearms Certified, Defensive Tactics, or active instructor, as designated/approved by the Sheriff or Chief Deputy. (For Level III)

Nice To Haves

Preference for applicants with active Utah POST certification - SFO/BCO.
Preference for bilingual skills in Spanish.

Responsibilities

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.
Acts as a team leader as required; assists in training new personnel as assigned; fills in for the sergeant or corporal as assigned.
Serves as a coach and mentor for other positions in the office.