Phone\'. 208-267 -2242
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. lnprocess (booking) and release of
subjects housed in the.lail. Musl be able to
maintain paperwork generated by this process and throuBh the court
system. This is a full time positron.
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Maintains security and controlof inmates, observing all persons
housed inside the jailfacility at least
every 30 minutes.
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Perform all intake and release functions, e.g. ascertain and
document inmate\'s identity, vital statistics,
reason detained, physical and mental condition.
3.5earch, fingerprint and photograph all inmates upon incarceration.
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lnventory and store inmate personal property.
5, Make arrangements for medical care if necessary. Administer medical
care as needed.
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classify inmates to determine housing location.
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Provide communication to inmate\'s attorney, family and bail
bondsman.
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lssue blankets, jail clothing and hy8iene items to inmates being
housed.
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Determine conditions that allow for release.
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lmplement work/school release and work search programs.
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Arrange for in-house inmate programs such as religious service, AA
& ALANON service, counselinS, etc.
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Deliver emertency messages to inmates regarding death in family,
serious injury or illness of family
member, property loss, etc. Follow up with necessary assistance.
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Perform lntoxylizer tests and urine drug screeninS.
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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.
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Provide security supervision for service providers and delivery
persons inside the security area, e.g.
electricians, plumbers, etc.
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Produce and maintain documentation pertaining to iail related
activities, events, conditions and needs;
e.g.; daily jail logs, mail logs, incident reports, booklng forms,
Property inventories, medical screening,
classification forms, etc.
18, Maintain peace and order in the jail; e.t.;positively manipulating
inmate behavior with communication
skills and a professional demeanor.
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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.
20.5earch inmate cells and cell areas when appropriate.
POSITION FUNCTIONS
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lsolat; inmates exhibiting overly aggressive behavior from other
inmates.
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Physically restrain inmates when appropriate, requesting assistance
from other officers when needed.
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Document actions taken during an incident and act as disciplinary
board member when needed.
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Maintain the physical plant and equipment. lnstall new equipment
inside and outside the security area,
and repair and clean equipment as needed.
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Maintain account of inmate funds.
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Distribute medications to inmates as prescribed byphysician.
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Perform additional duties as assigned by the Jail Commander,
including but not limited to bailiff duty,
mental watch, juvenile watch, etc-
JOB TITTE: DETE NTIO N DEPUTY continued PAGE:
MINIMUM EDUCATION/QUATIFICATIONS 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.
TYPICATLY WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAI. REQUIREMENTS
Exceptionally high degree of performance and accuracy required. Must be
able to communicate and work effectively
with elected officials, employees, professionals, i
