Detention Deputy

GUNNISON COUNTY•Gunnison, CO

5d•$66,683 - $94,323•Onsite

About The Position

Start a Career in Public Safety. You don't need a law-enforcement background to begin a meaningful career with the Gunnison County Sheriff's Office. We will train you to maintain a safe and professional detention environment, communicate effectively with people in challenging situations, recognize security, medical, and behavioral-health concerns, and work as part of a close, dependable team. You bring good judgment, integrity, composure, and the ability to communicate. We'll provide the training. Detention Deputies play an important role in the safety of our community. This is hands-on public-service work where your ability to observe, communicate, solve problems, and treat people fairly matters every day. As a Detention Deputy, you'll help provide for the safety, security, care, custody, and control of individuals housed in the Gunnison County Detention Center. Your work will include: Maintaining a safe and secure detention environment, Supervising and interacting with individuals in custody, Using communication and de-escalation skills to manage challenging situations, Recognizing potential security, medical, and behavioral-health concerns, Completing documentation and working within established policies and procedures, Working closely with fellow deputies and other public-safety professionals, Responding calmly and professionally when situations change quickly. This is a position where communication, observation, sound judgment, teamwork, and accountability are just as important as physical readiness.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old at the time of employment
Have a high school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
Be able to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing
Possess a valid Colorado driver's license without a record of suspension or revocation in any state
Meet the Sheriff's Office physical and employment standards
Have no felony convictions or other disqualifying criminal history
Be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification
Complete ICS 100 and ICS 700 within your first year of employment
Be available to cover shifts or respond during emergency situations when required
Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.
Ability to meet Department's physical standards.
May have to cover shifts or be on call in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Customer service, hospitality, resorts, or other people-focused work
Security or public safety
Healthcare, EMS, behavioral health, or residential treatment
The military or National Guard
Corrections or law enforcement
Other positions requiring teamwork, responsibility, conflict resolution, or sound decision-making
Recent graduate
Local candidate looking for a long-term career
Ready for a career change

Responsibilities

Maintaining a safe and secure detention environment
Supervising and interacting with individuals in custody
Using communication and de-escalation skills to manage challenging situations
Recognizing potential security, medical, and behavioral-health concerns
Completing documentation and working within established policies and procedures
Working closely with fellow deputies and other public-safety professionals
Responding calmly and professionally when situations change quickly

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Vacation leave beginning at 8 hours per month
Sick leave at 8 hours per month
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options
Employer-paid basic life insurance equal to 1x annual salary
Supplemental life and AD&D insurance options for employees, spouses, and children
Employee Assistance Program
Employer-paid Norton LifeLock membership
Discounted pet insurance and gym memberships
Uniform allowance provided by the Sheriff's Office
Housing is held for Gunnison County Employees and may be available for you to rent.
3% automatic employer contribution to a 401(a)
Up to 3% employer match for voluntary contributions to a 457(b)
6.2% employer Social Security contribution
1.45% employer Medicare contribution