Detention Deputy

Olmsted County•Government Center, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Recognized as one of the best places to work in Southeast Minnesota for three consecutive years, at Olmsted County every role helps to foster a vibrant community where everyone thrives. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, driving public service excellence and community well-being. We don’t just offer a job, we offer a career filled with purpose, growth, and fulfillment. Our benefits package ensures your wellbeing, while career advancement opportunities and professional development empower you to reach your full potential. Join us, and you'll be part of a purpose-driven team where your work truly makes a difference. Together, we build a sustainable, healthy, and welcoming community. The purpose of the Detention Deputy application process is to create an eligibility roster for entrance into the Olmsted County Sheriff's Department. The Detention Deputy roster is valid for one (1) year with exact dates established by the Sheriff’s Civil Service Commission. As vacancies in the department arise, individuals will be hired from the roster. Under supervision, is responsible for managing detainee behavior through direct supervision and progressive discipline. Cares for and maintains the security and well-being of detainees. This includes observing, conducting safety and security inspections, providing access to health care facilities. Conducts housing, feeding, bedding, and well-being activities, and maintains accurate intake, care and release records, including body searches, fingerprinting, photographing, and work details. Supports a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Social and general intelligence
History as a responsible, reliable, U.S. citizen.
Physical agility and good coordination:
Physically on your feet the majority of a given workday
Continually walking up and down stairs conducting well-being checks
Being involved in or breaking up physical altercations
Ability to drag a human body in the event of an emergency
Basic muscle movement strength and coordination
Punch
Kick
Block
Avoidance
Shall not have been convicted of a felony in this state or in any federal jurisdiction, or an offense in any other state or federal jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in Minnesota.
Regular and reliable attendance is a necessary component of job/position.
Individuals required to use County vehicles and equipment must have a valid Minnesota driver's license and be free of any major traffic violations for the last three (3) years.
Individuals will be required to complete a pre-employment and any potential post-accident drug test as these positions are deemed safety sensitive.
Regardless of Minnesota statute, marijuana and other drugs will disqualify individuals from initial and continued employment.
Ability to learn the State laws relating to criminal acts and the control of the behavior of citizens
Ability to learn the custodial care and rights of prisoners
Ability to learn first aid
Ability to learn County regulations and general aptitude for dealing with prisoners
Ability to relate positively with people
Ability to act decisively under difficult circumstances
Ability to type, photograph and fingerprint or to learn same in the minimum amount of time
Ability to treat the public courteously with firmness when the occasion demands
Ability to make intelligent reports
Ability to type or learn basic typing and data entry skills within 60 day period after employment
Ability to learn the operation of department radio
Ability to physically meet the demands of the job
Ability to meet employee random/reasonable cause drug testing program
Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Olmsted County does not have a residency requirement but does require that a Detention Deputy live within fifty (50) miles of the Law Enforcement Center.

Responsibilities

Operates master control: supervises and controls movement of detainees, staff and visitors throughout the facility including duress alarm and weather alerts.
Dispatches appropriate assistance to emergencies.
Supervises housing units: monitors and observes inmate movement, activities, and healthcare, controls access and egress, assists detainees in organizing and adequately performing housekeeping activities.
Monitors detainee health and well-being.
Supervises visitation: screens all visitors to prevent unauthorized visitors, inspects and searches for contraband, observes behavior of detainees and visitors to ensure appropriateness and compliance with regulations.
Processes intakes and releases: conducts searches of arrestants, handles detainee property, fingerprints and photographs to ensure correct identification, maintains facility security and prevents property loss.
Collects and processes fees.
Follows up on detainees on work release.
Processes gun permit applications.
Supervises detainees outside the facility performing sentence to serve projects in collaboration with community partners.
Coordinates and implements training plans for staff in collaboration with the training Sergeant and Captain.
Transports detainees to court and transcribes court minutes into records system.
Responds to various emergencies providing necessary assistance.
Transports detainees: operate a motor vehicle in a safe manner and in compliance with operating standards and State regulations, uses all security and restraint equipment provided for detainees in a correct and authorized manner to ensure against escapes and incidents.
Performs related work as required.