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Detention Deputy

Gem County • Emmett, ID • 4h ago

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2549834

Job Description (Rev 3/2025)

GEM COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

JOB TITLE: Detention Deputy DATE: 10/2025

DEPARTMENT: Gem County Sheriff

REPORTS TO: Jail Commander

SALARY: \$19.14/hour

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled

BENEFITS: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance paid for employee, PERSI Retirement, Sick Leave,

and Vacation after 1 year, Holiday Pay, and Funeral Leave

SUMMARY

Conduct pat searches and cell searches of inmates, book and release inmates, transport inmates to and from other

facilities and to court proceedings, operate doors and intercoms in the Jail control room, use radios and

communicate effectively. The Detention Deputy will perform both duties of a control officer and floor officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Control Officer:

In secured area of the Jail, a Control Room Officer operates all doors, phones, intercoms, and daily movement of

inmates activities.

Opening of doors by electronic push buttons for the floor officer and/or inmates behind a secure

concrete/glass structure assessable only by Control Officer opening the door or by emergency keys of the

Commander, Chief Deputy or Sheriff.

Answering general question of inmates needs by Intercom System.

Directing the Floor Officer to any activities of inmate movement, concerns, or emergencies.

Answer the Jail phone and answer any public questions, court questions, or other facility questions.

Communicate with the public via intercom system.

Use a computer to log all jail, inmate, and facility activities (including inmate movements, mail, attorney

visits, inmate visits, court, security checks, etc.).

Visually observe inmates for any issues, problems or emergencies and notify Floor Officer by radio or

phone if necessary.

Contact Dispatch by phone or radio for back up if necessary.

Other duties as assigned.

Floor Officer:

In the jail, the Floor Officer conducts many functions involving inmate movement, security checks, and

booking and releasing inmates.

Job Description (Rev 3/2025)

Conduct regular security checks of the entire facility, entering each cell block and interacting with

inmates.

Search inmates upon arrival at the jail.

Book and release inmates as required by arrest, court order, bond, etc.

Escort inmates while serving meals, doing laundry exchange, etc.

Administer medications to inmates under direction of medical staff.

Chain and transport inmates by vehicle.

Chain and transport inmates back and forth from the Jail to Court.

Observe and be present with inmates when general cleaning, or maintenance is completed by inmate

workers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Standard office equipment, including a personal computer and job related software applications.

English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and composition.

At least 18 years of age

High School graduate or GED

Valid Idaho Drivers license

Must be able to pass a criminal history background check

Ability to:

Pass a physical fitness test. ( will be tested in Gem County) and pass physical fitness test 90 days prior to

attending the POST Academy

Be able to complete the Idaho Basic Detention POST within one year of hire

Handle stressful situations and difficult people.

Complete gun safety course and qualify with a pistol

Work Shift work (graveyard shifts, weekends, holidays)

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other county employees, supervisory

personnel, state and local elected and appointed officials and the public on the phone and in peers

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bi-lingual is helpful but not required

Previous law enforcement experience is preferred but not required

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Pass aphysical fitness test.

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