Sheriff's Detention Deputy

Hennepin County•Downtown Minneapolis, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is seeking Sheriff's Detention Deputy to join the team! As a Sheriff's Detention Deputy, you will utilize your interpersonal communication skills to supervise detainees in a pretrial detention facility. You will also be responsible for maintaining security of the facility and ensuring the safety of all inmates, staff members and visitors. The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to serving the community with transparency, responsiveness, and compassion. This is a full-time benefit-earning position. Candidates who are offered a Detention Deputy position will be required to successfully pass a two-month training academy prior to being independently assigned in the jail. The probation period for this position is one year. This position is not a licensed peace officer position.

Requirements

Must be 18 years old or older.
Completion of two or more years of college or vocational technical course work.
Related education and/or experience to total two years.
No felony convictions.
Successfully complete a drug test, extensive background investigation, and a pre-employment physical and psychological assessment prior to employment.
Pass a comprehensive medical examination prior to appointment to ascertain candidate's ability to perform essential job functions.
Uncorrected vision of at least 20/100 in each eye.
Corrected vision of at least 20/40 in each eye.
Meeting normal hearing standards.
Must not have any respiratory impairment.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of full-time approved work experience (e.g., supervisory or lead worker roles, customer service in guest/customer facing positions in hospitality, retail, sales, etc.)
Two or more years of military duty.
Experience working in a job which required you to adopt different communication styles to effectively communicate with a variety of people.
Experience as a Detention Deputy or Correctional Officer in a jail or prison.
Experience working in a high volume, fast paced environment where crises and priorities change rapidly.
Knowledge of computers/computer programs (e.g. Microsoft Office and Outlook or another similar email system).
Knowledge of the rights of pre-trial inmates.
Ability to work with inmates who are hostile and difficult at times.
Ability to have frequent direct inmate contact with the possibility of a physical use of force confrontation.
Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively, responding accordingly.
Ability to handle situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and impartially.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

Fingerprint, secure, transport, and release inmates.
Conduct property and physical searches.
Supervise custody of inmates and visitation.
Staff security control rooms.
Conduct regular security checks of the facility and housing units.
Ensure inmate pretrial rights, arrange court appearances, and verify disposition of inmates returned from court.
Respond to emergency situations and perform first aid when necessary.
Maintain records on inmates; write reports on incidents occurring in the jail.
Maintain inventory and secure inmate cash and property.