Male Adult Detention Deputy

Summary

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Twin Falls County MALE-Adult Detention Deputy SALARY $29.64 Hourly LOCATION Twin Falls County, ID JOB TYPE Full-time JOB NUMBER 202600071 DEPARTMENT Sheriff - Detention OPENING DATE 08/27/2026 CLOSING DATE Continuous Position Information The Twin Falls County Sheriff's office is accepting applications for a Deputy Sheriff to fill current vacancies and to establish an eligibility roster for future openings in the area of Adult Detention. 12 hour shifts, days vary. Qualified applicants will be notified regarding testing dates and process.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMonitors the activities of inmates in the County detention facility to ensure the safety and security of the facility and to ensure standards, policies, and procedures are implemented and followedMonitors the activities of the staff and inmates to ensure the rights of inmates are protectedProcesses new inmates into the facility, including fingerprinting, photography, physical search, processing documents, data entry, housing assignment, clothing issuance, and related booking dutiesPerforms release duties, including checking court orders, records, and related paperwork to ensure proper dispositionMaintains facility security by patrolling the secure areas within and around the detention center, following policies, procedures, and established timelinesMaintains facility security by monitoring and operating electronic doors, monitoring internal radio traffic, and operating security systemsMaintains facility security by seizing weapons, drugs, contraband, and related itemsMonitors inmate behavior and activities in a variety of situations, including housing, recreation, work assignments, meals, showers, interactions with other inmates and officers, visitation, and telephone callsPerforms census count at prescribed intervals to determine population and that inmates are accounted forDistributes and/or assists in the distribution and monitors the use of medications, mail, personal hygiene, and commissary itemsPrepares and/or serves mealsAdministers inmate work release including checking inmates in and out, maintaining current files and documentation, administering random urinalysis, and related dutiesTransports and escorts inmates, as assignedResponds to inmate requests for medical assistance following policies and proceduresMaintains logs, records, reports, and required documentationInvestigates incidents occurring within the detention facility, prepares reports, serves arrest warrants and related court documents, and may testify in courtKeeps immediate supervisor fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problemsCommunicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activitiesMaintains strict confidentiality in all casesInteracts with County employees, customers, visitors and the general public effectively and professionallySECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssists in all areas of law enforcement as needed, including specialty assignments such as SWAT, Marine Patrol, etc.May provide training or educational classes as neededMay provide security at County eventsOn call after regular duty hours to respond to emergency situationsMay be required to make court appearances on off-duty timePerforms light maintenance/cleaning duties as needed at the facilityPerforms other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSCLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Twin Falls County MALE-Adult Detention Deputy SALARY $29.64 Hourly LOCATION Twin Falls County, ID JOB TYPE Full-time JOB NUMBER 202600071 DEPARTMENT Sheriff - Detention OPENING DATE 08/27/2026 CLOSING DATE Continuous Position Information The Twin Falls County Sheriff's office is accepting applications for a Deputy Sheriff to fill current vacancies and to establish an eligibility roster for future openings in the area of Adult Detention. 12 hour shifts, days vary. Qualified applicants will be notified regarding testing dates and process.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMonitors the activities of inmates in the County detention facility to ensure the safety and security of the facility and to ensure standards, policies, and procedures are implemented and followedMonitors the activities of the staff and inmates to ensure the rights of inmates are protectedProcesses new inmates into the facility, including fingerprinting, photography, physical search, processing documents, data entry, housing assignment, clothing issuance, and related booking dutiesPerforms release duties, including checking court orders, records, and related paperwork to ensure proper dispositionMaintains facility security by patrolling the secure areas within and around the detention center, following policies, procedures, and established timelinesMaintains facility security by monitoring and operating electronic doors, monitoring internal radio traffic, and operating security systemsMaintains facility security by seizing weapons, drugs, contraband, and related itemsMonitors inmate behavior and activities in a variety of situations, including housing, recreation, work assignments, meals, showers, interactions with other inmates and officers, visitation, and telephone callsPerforms census count at prescribed intervals to determine population and that inmates are accounted forDistributes and/or assists in the distribution and monitors the use of medications, mail, personal hygiene, and commissary itemsPrepares and/or serves mealsAdministers inmate work release including checking inmates in and out, maintaining current files and documentation, administering random urinalysis, and related dutiesTransports and escorts inmates, as assignedResponds to inmate requests for medical assistance following policies and proceduresMaintains logs, records, reports, and required documentationInvestigates incidents occurring within the detention facility, prepares reports, serves arrest warrants and related court documents, and may testify in courtKeeps immediate supervisor fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problemsCommunicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate co-workers to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activitiesMaintains strict confidentiality in all casesInteracts with County employees, customers, visitors and the general public effectively and professionallySECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssists in all areas of law enforcement as needed, including specialty assignments such as SWAT, Marine Patrol, etc.May provide training or educational classes as neededMay provide security at County eventsOn call after regular duty hours to respond to emergency situationsMay be required to make court appearances on off-duty timePerforms light maintenance/cleaning duties as needed at the facilityPerforms other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSCLASSIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an#J-18808-Ljbffr