Job Summary:
Maintaining the overall security of the Washington County Jail.

Duties Performed:
Booking/receiving inmates, using the law enforcement computer program; Supervision of inmates and inmate workers; Transporting inmates to and from court appearances, other facilities and medical appointments; Dispensing of prescription and non-prescription medications; Court security; Monitoring inmate visitation; Taking cash and security bonds after hours and weekends for the District Court. Perform other related duties as required.

Supervision Given:               
None  

Supervision Received:
Jail Commander, Detention Officer, Corporal, Chief Deputy, or Sheriff

Relationship to other jobs:            

Promoted from:         
None            

Promoted to:              
Corporal (Detention Officer)         

Machines, tools and equipment used:
Computer, duty weapon, communication devices, Intoxilyzer 5000 (breath analysis instrument), fax machine, handcuffs

Working Conditions:
Primary duties are performed in a controlled environment, a lockup detention facility. Many functions of employment pose a high degree of hazard; uncertainty in working with inmates, such as, inmates arrested that under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. .

Job Specifications: Physical requirements:
Must pass the Police Officers Standards and Training physical fitness test           

Educational requirements:            
High school diploma or equal

Special skills:
Ability to deal with diverse and sometimes hostile situations

Experience required:
None.            

Training required after hiring:
Police Officers Standards and Training Academy for Detention Officers within one year of hire (5 week academy); Employee, must qualify with duty weapon every 6 months

Additional Comments:
All applicants undergo a fingerprint clearance by the Idaho Dept. of Law Enforcement (Bureau of Criminal Identification) and FBI; Applicant, must be free of any felony or misdemeanor convictions and not have driver's license suspensions from the previous five years.