Deputy Sheriff

Overview Golden State Finance Authority - Home Loan Assistance ProgramCorrectional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher IUnder supervision, to work in a training capacity, learning to supervise inmates at the County Detention Facility and maintain Facility security; to learn procedures and methods for the care, custody, and confinement of inmates; to oversee work details and leisure activities; to learn to receive and dispatch non-emergency and emergency radio and telephone communications to law enforcement, emergency medical, and other public safety personnel as Public Safety Answering Point for the 911 System; to maintain field communications during incidents; to perform general office support assignments; and to do related work as required.Correctional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher IIUnder general supervision, to supervise inmates at the County Detention Facility according to laws, regulations, and policies of the State of California and Trinity County; to enforce Facility rules and maintain Facility security; to be responsible for the care, custody, and confinement of inmates during an assigned shift; to oversee work details and leisure activities; to receive and dispatch non-emergency and emergency radio and telephone communications to law enforcement, emergency medical, and other public safety personnel as Public Safety Answering Point for the 911 System; to maintain field communications during incidents; to perform general office support assignments; and to do related work as required.(Note: the following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)Correctional and Dispatching Duties Correctional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher ICorrectional duties: Assists with supervision of inmates in the County Detention Facility; may oversee inmates during leisure time activities and on work details; checks work areas to ensure inmates are working on assigned projects; maintains sanitation of facilities, cells, and grounds; conducts periodic block checks; learns procedures and performs searches of inmates and cells for contraband; maintains discipline among inmates; opens and censors incoming mail; maintains and updates Detention Facility records; responds to inquiries regarding inmate detention and Detention Facility policies within Department regulations; learns to receive and book inmates; learns fingerprinting and takes photographs; assigns prisoners to cells according to the Facility classification plan; learns requirements and releases prisoners with proper authorization, returning personal property and clothing; may testify in court and before disciplinary boards; delivers pre-packaged medications; investigates incidents and violations of rules; collects and secures evidence; may transport inmates to and from court, medical appointments, and other institutions; supervises inmates and visitors during visiting hours; serves warrants; operates a centralized control system controlling access and movement in the Facility.Dispatching duties: Answers the telephone, classifies calls, determines priority of response, and dispatches appropriate Emergency Medical and other Public Safety units according to availability, geographic area, and location; maintains field communications during checks, emergencies and incidents; transfers emergency calls to other agencies as warranted; monitors public safety radio channels and coordinates dispatch of personnel and equipment; maintains records/logs of calls, radio transmissions, and messages; enters information into CLETS and operates CAD; sends, receives, and decodes teletype information; enters and tracks restraining orders into local, state, and national databases; coordinates interagency communications; processes warrants; updates daily dispatch logs; performs general office support and provides information to staff and the public.Correctional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher IICorrectional duties: Supervises inmates, oversees leisure time activities and work details; ensures facilities, cells, and grounds are sanitary; conducts block checks; performs inmate searches; maintains discipline; handles mail; maintains records; responds to inquiries; coordinates inmate processing, fingerprinting, photographs; assigns prisoners to cells; releases prisoners with proper authorization; testifies in court and before disciplinary boards; delivers medications; investigates incidents and violations; collects and secures evidence; transports inmates as needed; supervises inmates and visitors during visiting hours; serves warrants; operates a centralized control system; and may transport inmates.Dispatching duties: Answers calls, prioritizes responses, and dispatches Emergency Medical and Public Safety units; maintains field communications during emergencies; coordinates interagency communications; maintains logs and records; uses CLETS and CAD systems; processes warrants and updates dispatch logs; performs general office support; provides information to staff and the public; may provide on‑the‑job training to new staff.Knowledge and Abilities – Correctional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher IKnowledge of basic correctional procedures and inmate control; good public relations techniques; first aid methods; general geography of Trinity County; modern office methods and procedures.Ability to learn correctional care and custody procedures; perform a variety of corrections work; operate telephone, CLETS, computer terminals, and voice radio equipment; understand and follow Communications Department procedures for emergency and non-emergency calls; learn laws related to public safety communications; operate radio, computerized systems, and teletype; interpret laws and regulations; read and interpret facility and dispatching rules; gather and organize data; interview and secure information; make quick, independent judgments during emergencies; think clearly and act calmly; prepare clear reports; meet physical and technical requirements; work with computerized systems; operate keyboards for booking and reporting; perform office support; communicate directions clearly; represent the Sheriff's Department professionally; establish cooperative relationships.Training and ExperienceAny combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical path includes some experience with a correctional system or in a role with substantial public contact.Special RequirementsCompletion of a Basic Jail Operations Course approved by S.T.C. within 12 months of hire.Completion of PC 832 and weapons training within 12 months of hire.Possession of or ability to obtain a California Driver's License.Possession of or ability to obtain Dispatcher Certification from P.O.S.T. (for the II level).Salary RangeCorrectional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher I: $20.63-27.65 per hour; $3,575.92-4,792.07 per monthCorrectional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher II: $22.56-30.24 per hour; $3,910.93-5,241.01 per monthTypical Physical RequirementsSit for extended periods (dispatch), stand and walk as needed, maintain mental alertness, stoop kneel and bend, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination, lift and move objects over 100 lbs with assistance, sustain physical effort, hearing and vision within normal range, verbal communication, and use of office and dispatch equipment.Typical Working ConditionsOffice and outdoor environment; varying temperatures and weather, potential exposure to life‑threatening situations; continuous contact with inmates, staff, and the public.Disaster Service WorkerIn addition to everyday duties, all public employees may be called upon in a declared disaster per the California Emergency Services Act and Government Code 3100-3102; Labor Code 3211.92(b).Special NotePlease ensure that you are not referencing your attached resume when meeting minimum qualifications. Our subject matter experts will not receive attachments when deciding if a candidate meets minimum qualifications; all information must be typed into the application.SalaryCouncil includes: Correctional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher I: $20.63-27.65 per hour; II: $22.56-30.24 per hour.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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