at Bannock County in Pocatello, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to be part of a stellar team that is respected by the community for serving with honor and integrity? Are you looking for a career that offers financial stability, opportunities to learn and grow, and a strong life-work balance? Consider the Bannock County Sheriff's Office.

Our ideal candidate is a "people person" of high character, honesty, and integrity. We are looking for an active and innovative individual who is passionate about helping people and protecting their community. Whether you're starting a career in law enforcement, transitioning from another law enforcement job, or transitioning from military service, there is a place for you at the Bannock County Sheriff's Office.

If these values and opportunities appeal to you, take the first step into a life-changing career by applying today!

Position Summary
The principal function of a sworn employee in this class is to perform security duties to ensure the safety and security of the County detention center. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Sergeant. Some latitude is granted to the employee but work is subject to stringent state and County legal guidelines. The principal duties of this class are performed in a work environment in which the employee is subject to potential personal danger, injury, and health hazards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Monitors the activities of the staff and inmates in the County detention facility to ensure the safety and security of the facility;
• Communicate effectively with other employees via two-way radio transmissions, email, verbal and written forms to relay and receive important information;
• Monitors the activities of the staff and inmates to ensure standards, policies, and procedures are implemented and followed;
• Monitors the activities of the staff and inmates to ensure the rights of inmates are protected;
• Processes new inmates into the facility, including fingerprinting, photography, physical search, processing documents, data entry, housing assignment, clothing issuance, and related booking duties;
• Arrests suspects/inmates on warrants and serves warrants as necessary following proper process and procedures;
• Performs release duties, including checking court orders, records, and related paperwork to ensure proper disposition;
• Maintains facility security by patrolling the secure areas within and around the detention center, following policies, procedures, and established timelines;
• Maintains facility security by monitoring and operating electronic doors, monitoring internal radio traffic, and operating security systems;

Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Works non-traditional hours; the facility is staffed 24 hours/day and must be available weekends and holidays;
• Performs other related duties as required including those of booking officer;
• Is required to sign-up on the on-call list for at least 14 days every three months. Employee is responsible to respond and work a shift when called upon due to an employee calling in sick, etc.

Competency Requirements:
Knowledge of:
• Detention methods, procedures, practices, equipment, and objectives;
• County procedures including booking, detention, handling and release of inmates;
• Federal and state laws, statutes, and codes applicable to detention and the jail environment;
• County and Office policies, procedures, and practices, including inmate restraint procedures;
• Basic law enforcement methods, techniques, equipment and objectives;
• Officer safety skills including defensive tactics, arrest and control procedures, weapons retention and disarming, ground control, hostage procedures, handcuffing and firearm operations;
• Standard office equipment, personal computers, and job-related software;
• Two-way radio Police 10 Codes and operation procedures;
• Idaho Jail Standards and Guidelines;
• Court and bonding procedures and processes;
• Specialized equipment used in booking and detention, including but not limited to, fingerprinting and photography equipment, emergency breathing and rescue equipment (SCBA), two-way radios, restraint equipment, stand-off equipment, firearms, and related equipment;
• First Aid and CPR.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://bannockcounty.applicantpro.com/jobs/3754088-958487.html