Job: Detentions Sergeant

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Salaried

Wage: $68,250-$74,578/yr.    

Location: Leadville, CO.

Job Description:

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is looking for an experienced Detentions Officer, with strong communication skills, a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Service and Excellence. The ability to connect with a diverse community in a rural setting, preferably with bilingual proficiency and a desire public service.

Incentives Include:

• Duty Firearm will be provided. 
• All uniform, belts, holsters, and other equipment, including ballistic body armor and plates, with the exception of footwear, is provided. Ballistic armor is replaced every five years at no cost to the employee.
• Current P.O.S.T, applicable instructor skills certifications will be considered for incentive bonuses to salary. (Firearms, arrest control, driving skills, other)
• Foster a culture of personal and professional development through skills instructor courses and education, higher learning, etc.
• Advanced Education Pay. Up to 6% salary increase for applicable college education completed.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills incentive. A supplemental pay increase to salary is available for bilingual skills demonstrated through testing.
• Overtime opportunities paid at time and a half, after 80 in hours in a 14 day work period.
• County employees can also receive an annual allowance for health and wellness costs.
• End of Year bonus. Based on remaining Sheriff’s Office budget and divided by term of service within the year.
• Personal Time Off: Vacation (see chart) and Sick leave (4.62 hours per work period) accrued monthly, additional annual personal leave upon hiring up to 24 hours and up to 15 paid or bankable holidays annually.

• Years of Continuous Employment	Hours Earned Per Pay Period	Maximum Balance
  0-3 years	4.31hrs/period	152
  3- 5 years	5.23hrs/period	176
  5- 10 years	6.77hrs/period	216
  10+ years	7.39hrs/period	232

Position Summary
The Detention Sergeant is responsible for administrative supervision of the care and security of all inmates lawfully in the custody of the Sheriff’s Office, the training, scheduling, oversite and review of all Detentions employees. Performs duties related to the coordination of daily operation of the jail and supervises the Detentions Deputies therein.

General Duties and Responsibilities
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions

• Shall observe the movement and activities of all persons entering the jail.
• Shall limit access to the jail and other restricted areas.
• Shall conduct interior searches of the jail and jail/inmate checks at regular intervals daily.
• Maintain the security of the jail by ensuring that all inmates are adequately confined; monitor the   safety of inmates, detainees, visitors, and employees.
• Book in and Bond out prisoners as necessary.
• Maintain inmate’s cash accounts and update inmate’s records on a predetermined basis.

Log all information regarding inmates, on a constant basis, to accurately reflect their activity.

• Operate two-way radios, fingerprint machines, breath testing devices, computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, and related equipment as it relates to the jail.
• May be called on to testify in Court or Hearings.
• Maintain efficient recording keeping and filing systems for the jail.
• Maintain accountability of check in/out items and operational security.
• Conducts searches of pods/cells following any intakes and releases to assure the rooms are clear of weapons or contraband.
• Shall conduct weekly searches of the entire jail to include booking, cells, pods, and work release. Remove any contraband and document inmates found in violation of jail procedures.
• Shall assist road deputies, court deputies, and dispatch personnel with security issues as needed.
• Escorts inmates to court ordered locations by use of approved transportation.
• Arrests persons who violate court order, city and/or county ordinances in the Detention Deputies presence, by taking the offender(s) into custody.
• Collects and preserves contraband from persons who enter the Sheriff’s Office building including evidence.
• Shall, upon instructions of the court or deputy, take into custody individuals and arrange transportation to county jails.
• Shall write and file incident case reports, arrest reports for each case handled during the shift.
• Shall maintain intake logs/records and complete incident reports pertaining to occurrences within the jail.
• Shall monitor and schedule transports, outside agency court appointments, or medical needs.
• Shall supervisor and manage Detentions Deputies, maintain appropriate training records, and ensure efficient and safe operations.
• Shall be responsible for interdepartmental accountability, mentorship, and education and standards in accordance with federal, state, county, departmental and ethically.
• Shall perform other related duties as assigned or required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Must be able to supervisor and manage a team of up to eight Detentions Deputies, including documenting, reports, accountability, and other related functions Must be able to supervisor and manage a team of up to eight Detentions Deputies, including documenting, reports, accountability, and other related functions.
• Must have strong communications skills and be able to work and coordinate with internal and external partners in a timely and professional manner.
• Must participate in quarterly firearms training.

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities
All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management training and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties
Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Five (5) years detentions/corrections experience and two (2) years supervisor experience in detentions/corrections.
• HS Diploma, GED
• Must be legally possess a firearm in the State of Colorado
• Must be capable of training in and employing Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control methods, which includes gross and fine motor skills, kicks, strikes, pressure points, joint locks, and handcuffing.
• Must be able to complete and successfully pass a written exam, oral board, physical ability exam and psychological evaluation.
• Must have the ability to see with or without corrective lenses, well enough to read letters and reports.
• Must have the ability to hear with or without hearing aids, and to speak well enough to converse on phone and radio.
• Must have enough mobility to climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, twist, reach and lift 40 lbs.
• Must have enough dexterity to write, type, and perform other office duties.
• Must maintain a sufficient level of physical fitness to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred.

Hazard Notice
N/A

Physical Activity & Work Environment

• Ability to work indoors in an office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer. 
• Must have enough dexterity to write, type, and perform other office duties. 
• Ability to lift to 40 pounds. 

• Must be able to see with or without corrective lenses, well enough to read letters and reports. 
• Must be able to hear with or without hearing aids and speak well enough to converse on phone and radio. 
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement, hot, or cold weather as required. 
• Must have enough mobility to climb, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, twist, and reach. 

EOE Statement
Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.
 

Lake County Benefits - Full-Time Employees

As a reflection of the value we place on the contributions of our employees, the County offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees. Please review the 2024 Benefits Guide for full details. The Guide provides information on Lake County Government's benefit offerings, including:

• Employer-Sponsored Medical and Dental Insurance Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Employer-Sponsored Short-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer Paid Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• 401(a) and 457(b) Employer Matched Retirement Plans
• Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Days and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Public Health Emergency Leave
• Discounts on concerts, major sporting events, electronics, travel, cars and more!

Lake County Benefits - Part-Time Employees

Lake County is also proud to offer paid sick time off and flexible work schedules for our part-time employees.

EOE Statement

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Notice of Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Notice of Emergency/Disaster Responsibilities

All Lake County Employees may be required to work as a Disaster Service Worker when a local declaration of emergency or disaster is declared by the Board of County Commissioners. To be prepared for this role, all employees and emergency service function (ESF) leads will attend emergency management trainings and exercises as requested by the Director of Emergency Management. With advanced notification from OEM, employees will make reasonable efforts to attend training events in coordination with other employees and supervisors.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description does not intend to cover or contain a full comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Expected Duration of the Application Process

Due to the nature of the application and selection process for Lake County full-time positions, applicants can reasonably expect the application process to take a significant amount of time to complete before a decision is made to hire or not to hire. Typically, it takes approximately four (4) to six (6) weeks from the date of application to complete the entire selection process. The length of time it takes to complete the process can vary depending on a variety of factors. Please note that this is an estimated duration of the selection process.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.