Sheriff's Correctional Deputy

Job Description:

Sheriff's Correctional Deputy

Description

To apply principles and practices of corrections in the care and custody of adult prisoners incarcerated in all levels of security, including a maximum security detention facility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in positions of this class are expected to assume responsibility for performance of assigned journey level duties. This is a peace officer position (while on duty) and incumbents may carry weapons.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by a Sheriff's Sergeant.

Typical Duties

Processes the reception, detention and release of adult inmates.

Handle the most difficult and complex tasks and duties within the institution.

Maintain institutional security on a 24 hour basis.

Learn the Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, the policies and procedures of the Tulare County Sheriff's Department, and other applicable laws and regulations.

Supervise assigned groups of adults engaged in work details and leisure time activities.

Transport inmates and prisoners safely and in accordance with applicable regulations, in a variety of situations.

Apply the policies and procedures of the Tulare County Detention Division.

Confer with the Sergeant on problem situations.

Write reports of activities and incidents.

Learn the principles of jail operations and tasks of the Sheriff's Correctional Deputy.

Operate and maintain fire suppression equipment.

Conduct criminal investigations and prepare cases for submission to the District Attorney's Office.

Appear in court as a witness.

Maintain the chain of evidence related to criminal prosecution and internal disciplinary matters.

Investigate incidents of inmate misconduct and victimization.

Attend training programs and activities.

Attend assigned court.

Assist with all courtroom procedures.

Maintain security and order of the courtroom and the judge's chambers.

Summon and seat jurors, attorneys, and witnesses, and direct observers to seating areas.

Announce verdicts.

Assist in assembling and securing trial evidence.

Post courtroom dockets.

Set up equipment for courtroom demonstrations.

Guard jurors during deliberations, arrange for food, lodging, and personal needs, and escort them to meals and lodging.

Detain, search, guard, and transport prisoners.

Keep records of prisoner movements and write reports on courtroom incidents.

Process the reception, detention and release of adult inmates.

Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. (Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Knowledge of:

• Inventory and records-keeping.
• Math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions.

Skill/Ability to:

• Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
• Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
• Read and understand moderately complex information.
• Copy information and clearly and legibly write grammatically correct reports, memoranda and observational descriptions.
• Command and use authority in inmate supervision.
• Recognize emergency, potentially dangerous, and unusual situations, act appropriately, and direct others to respond.
• Help inmates resolve practical life problems.
• Use proper restraining techniques.
• Give and follow oral and written instructions.
• Memorize and recall information.
• Perform numerical and alphabetical filing.

Education :

• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented with course work in corrections, police science, and/or psychology.

Experience :

• Military, correctional, and/or civilian experience related to group and individual supervision and direction.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
• Basic First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate.
• STC Basic Correctional Officer Training Certificate.
• PC 832 Certificate.

Additional Information

[Sheriff's Correctional Deputy] Job Code: 088800, Res: 05-0555, Updated 8/23/05; Res 13-0479 Updated 7/9/13

Supplemental Information
Overtime Status: Eligible
Probation: Twelve (12) Months
BU: 13

Bargaining Unit 13

The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount:

An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

Health Insurance:
A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement:
The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 370 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual:
12 days per year with unlimited accumulation.

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Long Term Disability Insurance:
A Long Term Disability plan is available through the Tulare County Deputy Sheriff's Association.

Deferred Compensation:
A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

Uniform Allowance: $900 per year.

Career Development Pay: Plan available for qualified employees.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site: https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

Closing Date/Time: 4/20/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$69,082.00 - $84,192.00 Annually