Deputy Sheriff - Detention

Churchill County • Fallon, NV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Churchill County is looking to add to our successful and impactful team at the Churchill County Sheriff's Office. Consider a career in law enforcement, where you can serve our community in a lifelong career in a meaningful way. We are actively recruiting for Deputy Sheriff positions in the adult detention center, with the prospect of becoming a Patrol Deputy within a few years. We are seeking people who are committed to Churchill County and are willing to make a long-term commitment to the community and to the department. Successful applicants must live within a 35-mile radius of the Sheriff's Office within 3 months after their hire date. We offer a 12-hour rotating Pitman shift schedule, giving you the advantage of working only 7 days within a two-week pay period. This schedule allows employees to have every other weekend off. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding job and you can pass a rigorous background investigation, this may be the position for you! Deputy Sheriffs must work a variety of shifts and interact with individuals from various socio-economic backgrounds in a variety of unique situations. They must be assertive and willing and able to make quick decisions under stressful circumstances. Previous certification is not required for this position. Churchill County provides training and certification opportunities for properly qualified and motivated applicants.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or obtain GED.
• Minimum age: 21 years old by time of appointment.
• Sufficient mobility to handle altercations and work in a police setting and use standard equipment required of the job.
• Vision to read printed materials, to drive vehicles at all times, and to interpret visual cues.
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
• Must have normal hearing and color vision under all regular circumstances.
• Must have normal functions and visual acuity corrected to 20/20 in the better eye and not less than 20/25 in the lesser eye.
• Must have a Nevada Driver's license by time of appointment.
• Candidates will be required to take a pre-employment drug test, truthfulness verification examination, psychological examination, and must submit to an extensive background investigation conducted by the Sheriff's Department.
• Candidates are also required to pass an extensive medical examination prescribed by the department and the heart and lung examination required by NAC 617.040; .050; .060 and .070 prior to hiring and annually thereafter.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of public relations and customer service.
• Knowledge of County, State, and federal laws, statutes, ordinances and court decisions related to police activities.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective interrogation.
• Knowledge of criminal investigation principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of weaponry and associated safety practices.
• Knowledge of safety and security policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid and basic CPR methods.
• Knowledge of County geography.
• Knowledge of standard office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Knowledge of computers utilizing standard and specialized software applications.
• Knowledge of techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone; often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Skill in maintaining accurate records of work performed.
• Skill in remaining calm and taking appropriate action in tense situations.
• Skill in making rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines.
• Skill in monitoring and maintaining the safety and security of detainees and facilities.
• Skill in understanding and following oral and written directions.
• Skill in using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Skill in organizing own work, setting priorities and meeting critical deadlines.
• Skill in contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Skill in effectively listening to, communicating with, and eliciting information from upset, emotional and irate individuals.
• Skill in dealing successfully with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Mobility to work in a typical detention facility setting and use standard office equipment; strength and agility to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and physically restrain detainees; stamina to walk and stand for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
• Work is subject to performance in violent, traumatic or highly charged emotional environments.
• Incumbent is subject to exposure to blood and air borne diseases, verbal abuse, and physical harm.
• Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
• New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and if hired for a safety-sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen.
• Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
• All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.

Nice To Haves

• Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification desirable but not required.
• Applicants that have a category III POST Certificate, or higher, will have this requirement waived upon request.

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of related functions within the Detention Facility, including maintaining law and order, prevention, detection and investigation of crimes, and the care and custody of inmates.
• Employees must be able to act without direct supervision in meeting emergencies.
• Work is generally reviewed through supervisory conferences, written reports, inspections and observation of results obtained.
• Work involves an element of personal danger.
• Employment with the Sheriff's Department requires shift work.
• Conducts daily headcounts, periodic cell and pod checks; moves inmates to and from locations for court appearances, medical care, visits, etc.
• Brings inmates into the jail by conducting searches, booking questionnaires, fingerprints, photography, access to money and phone.
• Conduct facility and person searches for weapons/drugs/contraband; conduct surveillance, investigations, and reports of crimes committed within the detention facility; monitor activity of inmates; handle inmates with mental health issues and provide intervention to ensure safety.
• Carry out processes to ensure that inmates are provided with adequate food, clothing, medicine, and clean living arrangements; Conduct inspections of living conditions to ensure compliance with departmental policy and federal law.
• Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls and directs the caller to the proper person or personally handles the call; provides information which requires the use of judgment and interpretation of policies, rules and procedures.
• Transports inmates to and from court; provides security for court staff and inmates during proceedings; updates legal paperwork to ensure timely compliance with court orders; responds to emergencies in the courthouse.
• Provide first aid for inmates as required; triage inmates for physician visits and needs for emergency medical treatment and transport; sets up medications and distribute to inmates daily as required; complete documentation for medical issues; provide security for medical staff.
• Transport inmates to other agency jails, courts, and other facilities; send notices to other agencies of arrests, process warrants, and set-up extraditions with outside companies who transport inmates.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Benefits

• County contributes an additional 58.75% into PERS on the employee's behalf (value of $17.88/hour or $37,000 annually).
• Employee will not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $1.83/hour or $3,700 annually).
• County pays 100% for employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.49/hour or $13,500 annually).
• Full accruals of vacation leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month).
• 8 hours for pay for paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED