Detention Deputy

Anoka County-posted 4 months ago

$69,201 - $97,156/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Columbus, MN

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Join the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, where every day our members follow our mission, “to protect and serve the community in a manner that preserves the public trust.” We invite you to consider joining these public safety professionals as a Detention Deputy. You will be responsible for the safety and security of inmates of the Anoka County Jail in their living units and the courtroom. The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office promotes teamwork, fosters a positive working environment, and maintains a reputation and tradition of excellence. Come join our team where you can serve the Anoka County Community while enjoying the perks of work life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year. Typical starting salary $69,201 ($33.27 per hour). Lateral wage consideration for experienced candidates. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Provide direct supervision of up to 60 inmates in a common, secure housing unit when inmates are not confined to their cells.
Manage and mediate conflicts amongst inmates and interact with inmates by enforcing rules and facility regulations.
Maintain the security and safety of the Jail facility, inmates, and staff by monitoring cameras, alarms, doors, and the overall control panel in the centralized security control room.
Conduct inmate counts and searches for unlawful, unauthorized and or dangerous activity, perform frequent inmate well-being checks, prepare written reports, and log activities occurring within the jail.
Respond to and assess emergencies such as disturbances among inmates, fires, escape attempts, contraband recovery, medical situation including administering first aid and/or CPR as necessary and restore order and security.
Supervise inmate recreational and visiting periods as well as inmate housekeeping responsibilities within the housing units and inmate worker housekeeping activities throughout the facility such as kitchen and laundry duties.
Apply appropriate level of force (Use of Force Continuum) to gain compliance from inmates who are acting out of control.
Responsible for the intake and release of inmates in and out of the Jail facility by receiving, identifying, searching, photographing, fingerprinting, and booking inmates.
Receive, disburse, and account for inmate cash and property at time of booking and release.
Directly observe inmates submitting specimens for urinalysis as well as thoroughly search inmates.
May provide supervision of inmates during court and general courtroom security.

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High School diploma or equivalent education.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to credibly testify in a court of law.
Must successfully pass a thorough background investigation to include criminal, civil, employment, and financial history.

Secondary education in corrections, law enforcement, criminal justice, behavioral/social science or related field.
Evidence-Based Practice Corrections Professional Certification from an accredited school.
Experience using de-escalation techniques in a work setting.
Previous work-related experience.
First Aid and CPR certificates.

Typical starting salary $69,201.60 ($33.27 per hour).
Lateral wage consideration for experienced candidates.
Advancement and professional opportunities exist for those motivated to move up within Anoka County.
24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more.
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

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