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PO Box 419
Bonners Ferry, lD 83805
Phone: 208-267 -2242
Fax: 208-267 -7814
4/4/202s
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DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
POSITION TYPE: FU LLTIM E STARTING WAGE: 23.33
JOBTITLE: Detention Deputy/Bailiff
JOB CODE S SH14O41b 6RADE
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S he riff13 Overa ll Supervisor
lmmediateSupervisor DetentionSer
JOB SUMMARY
The Court Security Officer / Bailiff serves as a certified Detention
Deputy assigned to provide in-house law enforcement
and court security for the Boundary County Courthouse and courtrooms.
This armed position is responsible for
maintaining safety, security, order, neutrality, integrity, and
confidentiality for iudges, court staff, jurors, witnesses,
defendants, prisoners, and the general public. Must be able to maintain
paperwork generated by this process and
th rough the court system
As a Certified Detention Deputy, the role includes full responsibility
for the safe and secure custody and humane
treatment of persons incarcerated by law enforcement and the courts
while they are in the courthouse or courtroom.
The position combines courtroom security, custody management,
use-of-force respon sibilitie s, and essential
administrative support for court proceedings. lt functions as the first
line of defense aBainst disruptive, violent, or life-
threatening activities while ensuring the smooth and dignified operation
of the court. Additional responsibilities will
include overseeing the care, custody, and control of inmates housed in
Boundary County jail, conduct security checks of
inmates and facllity in accordance with the Boundary County Jail Policy
Manuel. Deputy will dispense medications as
directed by jail physician, maintain control of inmate property, and
conduct bookings and releases of subjects housed in
the ja il.
A unique blend of detention/law enforcement skills, independent
judgment, strong people skills, and court procedure
knowledge is required. Ongoing physical fitness, re8ular training
(including firearms, less-lethal tools, and detention-
specific certification), and close coordination with the Boundary County
Sheriff\'s Office are mandatory. This is a
physically and mentally demanding position and is not suitable for
individuals who are significantly out of shape or
seeking a low-activity role.
POStTtON FUNCTIONS
Oetention: Maintain security & control of inmates, observe all persons
housed inside the jailfacility at least every 30 minutes
Perform all intake and release functions, e.g. ascertain and document
inmate\'s identity, vital statistics, reason detained,
physicaland mentalcondition. Search, fingerprint and photograph all
inmatesupon incarce.ation, Inventory and store
inmate personal property. Make arrangements for medical care if
necessary. Administer medical care as needed.
Classify inmates to determine housing location. Provide communication to
inmate\'s attorney, family and bail bondsman.
lssue blankets, jailclothing and hygiene items to inmates being housed.
Determine conditions that allo!\',/for release.
Implement work/school release and work search programs. Arrange for
in-house inmate programs such as religious
Services, AA and ALANON services, counseling, etc. Deliver emergency
messages to inmates regarding death in family,
serious injury or illness of family member, property loss, etc. Follow
up with necessary assistance. Perform lntoxylizer
tests and urine drug screening. Take fingerprints of non-inmates such as
elimination prints, concealed weapons,
child identification, child care, care of the elderly, immigration and
naturalization, postal workers, etc.
Provide security supervision for serviceproviders & delivery persons
inside the security area, e.g. electricians, plumbers, etc.
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.
Maintain peace and order in the jail; e.9., positively manipulating
inmate behavior with communication skills and a
professional demeanor. Di5tribute medications to inmates as prescribed
by physician.
Physically reorganize the population within the jail to manage conflicts
or speclal-needs inmates, & eliminate unnecessary
causes ofstress/ such as weapons, intoxicants or unsafe living
conditions. Maintain account of inmate funds.
Search inmate cells & cell areas when appropriate. lsolate inmates
exhibiting overly aggressive behavior from
