Detention Deputy

at Boundary County in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Position # SH14040

Job Title: Detention Deputy

Department Sheriff

Starting wage $ 22.58

Typical work hours 40 hours per week, shift varies. On-call 24 hours per day. Weekend/holiday work required. Overtime required.

Grade:13

Closing Date 7/9/2025

Job Summary 

Responsible for the care, custody and control of inmates housed in the Boundary County Jail.  Supervise inmates both within the facility and on work details outside the facility as required.  Conduct security checks of inmates and facility as required by the Boundary County Jail Policy Manual.  Dispense medications as directed by the jail physician.  Maintain control of inmate property.  In process (booking) and release of subjects housed in the jail.  Must be able to maintain paperwork generated by this process and through the court system.  This is a full-time position. 

Position Functions:

1.  Maintains security and control of inmates, observing all persons housed inside the jail facility at least every 30 minutes.
2.  Perform all intake and release functions, e.g. ascertain and document inmate's identity, vital statistics, reason detained, physical and mental condition.
3. Search, fingerprint and photograph all inmates upon incarceration.
4. Inventory and store inmate personal property.
5. Make arrangements for medical care if necessary. Administer medical care as needed.
6. Classify inmates to determine housing location.
7. Provide communication to inmate's attorney, family and bail bondsman.
8. Issue blankets, jail clothing and hygiene items to inmates being housed.
9. Determine conditions that allow for release.
10. Implement work/school release and work search programs.
11. Arrange for in-house inmate programs such as religious service, AA & ALANON service, counseling, etc.
12. Deliver emergency messages to inmates regarding death in family, serious injury or illness of family member, property loss, etc. Follow up with necessary assistance.
13. Perform Intoxylizer tests and urine drug screening.
14. Take fingerprints of non-inmates such as elimination prints, concealed weapons, child identification, childcare, care of the elderly, immigration and naturalization, postal workers, etc.
15. Provide security supervision for service providers and delivery persons inside the security area, e.g. electricians, plumbers, etc.
16. Produce and maintain documentation pertaining to jail related activities, events, conditions and needs; e.g.; daily jail logs, mail logs, incident reports, booking forms, property inventories, medical screening classification forms, etc.
17. Maintain peace and order in the jail, e.g., positively manipulating inmate behavior with communication skills and a professional demeanor.
18. Physically reorganize the population within the jail to manage conflicts or special-needs inmates, and eliminate unnecessary causes of stress, such as weapons, intoxicants or unsafe living conditions.
19. Search inmate cells and cell areas when appropriate.
20. Isolate inmates exhibiting overly aggressive behavior from other inmates.
21. Physically restrain inmates when appropriate, requesting assistance from other officers when needed.
22. Document actions taken during an incident and act as disciplinary board member when needed.
23. Maintain the physical plant and equipment. Install new equipment inside and outside the security area,  and repair and clean equipment as needed.
24. Maintain account of inmate funds.
25. Distribute medications to inmates as prescribed by physician.
26. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Jail Commander, including but not limited to bailiff duty, mental watch, juvenile watch, etc.

Minimum Education /Qualifications Required

High school diploma or equivalent. Able to complete P.O.S.T. Academy within one year from date of employment. Must be a U. S. Citizen in order to attend P.O.S.T. Academy. A working knowledge of computers. Able to qualify with firearms.  Must be able to pass a physical fitness standards test.  Must be 18 or over to apply.           

Typically work environment and physical requirements

Exceptionally high degree of performance and accuracy required. Must be able to communicate and work effectively with elected officials, employees, professionals, inmates and the general public. Must be able to work professionally in situations of acute stress and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and with constant interruption.

Typical Work Hours

40 hours per week, shift varies. On-call 24 hours per day. Weekend/holiday work required. Overtime required.

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be construed as an all-encompassed list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job.  Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Applicants must submit application to Personnel Director by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date to the Courthouse Room #22. All applications must be submitted on a Boundary County application form. Filing of position authorized by Boundary County Commissioners

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:  Boundary County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age (unless a bona fide job requirement), disability or retaliation.