Goshen County Sheriff’s Department

Position:                      Deputy Sheriff – Detention Division

 

Closing Date:             Open Until Filled.

 

Pay Scale:                   Basic Level                                          $14.00/hr

Advanced Level                                   $15.00/hr

Professional                                          $16.10/hr

                                    Longevity 5-10 years                            4%

                                    Longevity 10-15 years                          5%

                                    Longevity 15+ years                             6%

                                   

Minimum Requirements:

 

·        20 years of age

·        High School Diploma or GED

·        Valid Driver License

·        Bondable

·        Not convicted of any crime for which conviction resulted in a felony.

·        United States Citizen

·        Good moral character as determined by a background investigation

·        Be free of any physical, emotional or mental conditions which  might adversely affect the performance of duty as a peace officer.  Must be evaluated by a physician and a psychologist as provided by agency.

·        Vision 20/20 or able to be corrected to 20/20

·        Pass physical agility test as set forth by Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy standards.

·        Ability to communicate effectively with people

 

General Definition:

Under general supervision, maintains security and ensures inmate welfare in the detention center; oversees detention center activities during assigned shifts; performs related work as assigned.

 

Examples of Duties:

·        Maintains centralized detention center security and inmate welfare in accordance with laws, regulations and institutional philosophy.

·        Obtains necessary information and books prisoners, completing necessary forms; takes photographs & fingerprints; performs other processing activities such as preparing reports and maintaining files.

·        Searches, examines, instructs and logs inmates; inventory and secures property and valuables; interviews inmates; classify and assigns inmates to appropriate housing area.

·        Serve arrest warrants and civil process.

·        Supervises and monitors inmates and inmate workers assisting with housekeeping, food preparation, distributes laundry and performs similar activities.

·        Supervise inmate exercise, recreation, visiting and similar privileges.

·        Assist medical staff in distribution of medications, screens and refers requests for medical attention; administer emergency first aid as required; provide security for medical staff.

·        Inspect facility and reports needs for maintenance.  Performs limited maintenance duties as required.

·        Requests and/or issues clothing and supplies.

·        Prepares reports and other written materials; maintain accurate records, logs and files.  Testifies in court.

·        Transports prisoners in prisoner transport vehicles; performs all inmate extraditions within the and its territories.

·        Enforces municipal ordinances and state statues while in the performance of their duties.

·        Operate an intoximeter and portable alcohol breath tester.

 

Employment Benefits

·        Paid Medical Insurance

·        Paid Wyoming State Law Enforcement Retirement

·        Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave

·        Holiday Pay

·        Advanced training and certification

·        Uniforms/Equipment/Firearms provided by the department

·        Paid Life Insurance

·        Meals provided while on-duty

·        Educational opportunities through Eastern Wyoming College

·        Paid time for physical fitness program (3 hours/week)

 

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