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Detention Deputy Candidate Pool Job opening - Delta County state Colorado ( Job openings )
Delta County , state Colorado
( By Press Release office )
2024-03-12T00:00 - 2024-04-11T00:00 | 2 | 2
Do you want to make a difference in Delta County by becoming a Sheriff’s Office Detention Deputy? We are seeking a candidate pool for future openings. We do not have open positions at this time, but this candidate pool will be reviewed upon an opening becoming available. We thank you for your interest.
Perform a variety of routine and specialized tasks in the maintenance of security, incarceration, and welfare of inmates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receive and incarcerate inmates, preventing escape or riot and enforce all laws, rules, procedures, and regulations of the Detention Center.
Provide for the personal and hygienic welfare of the inmates.
Transport inmates, in a secured status as directed by the courts, outside the Detention Center.
Log and document all Detention Center happenings including disruptions, inmate status, property records, medical records, and behavior issues.
Ability and willingness to work shifts, weekends and holidays.
Requirements:
Applicants must demonstrate dependability and good judgement and have the ability to work well under stress. Working rotating shifts, weekends and holidays is required. Selection process may include a written exam, oral board interview and complete background investigation.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required; corrections/detention courses from an accredited college preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of five (5) years dealing with the public, prefer supervisory experience.
Must work with tact and professionalism.
Licenses/Certifications:
Current and valid Colorado Driver’s License
Current Colorado State Peace Officer (POST) Certification (preferred, but not required)
Self Defense Training
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Compensation:
Starting at $27.28
General Benefits:
Delta County offers benefits for this position which include medical, dental, vision, and additional optional insurance available to the employee and eligible dependents on a cost share basis between employee and the organization. Life insurance and employee only medical insurance is available at no cost to the employee. We have a pre-tax flexible spending account. Employees contribute 4% of their salary to a 401(a) retirement account fully matched with 4% from the county along with an optional 457 tax advantaged deferred-compensation retirement plan. Paid time off is accrued at 14 hours per month with an additional 11 paid holidays in a calendar year. We have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that includes counseling along with some legal and financial support counseling. Delta County has modified work schedules for positions and employees that qualify. As an employee, additional employee discounts and fringe benefits are available.
To Apply:
External candidates,
please apply using the
Employment Application
and
email to Human Resources
, along with any additional supporting documents.
Current Delta County employees
, please apply using the
Internal Transfer and Promotion Application
and
email to Human Resources
, along with any additional supporting documents.
Delta County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race (including hair traits), color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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