Sheriffs' Office - Employment
Opportunities
The Laramie County Sheriffs' Office, located in Cheyenne,
Wyoming, has the following position open:
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Deputy Sheriff - Detention
DEPARTMENT: Sheriff
FLSA: Non-Exempt
The current pay range is $3,223 to $4,361 per month
Summary:
Maintains safety and security of the staff, inmates, visitors
and detention facilities; supervises and protects inmates according
to policies, procedures and regulations.
This job class is a special assignment in the Sheriffs' Office.
Essential Job Functions: (Essential function, as defined under
the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following
tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list
of tasks is ILLUSTRATlVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing
of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.).
Manages the safety and security of the staff, inmates, visitors
and detention facilities; promotes acceptable attitude, and monitors
behavior of inmates.
Supervises and protects inmates according to policies, procedures,
post orders and regulations.
Provides interactive supervision for inmate activities and
maintains discipline; may physically restrain uncooperative
or disruptive inmates and take steps to avert fights, assaults,
riots and escapes.
Monitors inmates, activities and facility environment; observes
and documents inmate behavior; helps to create a safe and functional
environment; follows established safe practices; protects inmates
from personal injury; follows safety protocols, and requests
assistance as required.
Watches inmates for rule violations and behavioral changes;
de-escalates potentially violent situations; maintains appropriate
use-of-force continuum as needed for self-defense or defense
of another.
Performs constant inspections of all detention facility areas;
conducts head counts and area searches, and assures all areas
of the facility are safe, secure, sanitary and free of contraband.
Conducts body and cell searches for contraband; inventories
and maintains accountability for keys, equipment, tools and
supplies; accounts for inmates under direct vision and supervision
at all times.
Provides care and transport for inmates; oversees administration
of medications and health care; oversees inmate recreation,
hygiene and meals; encourages participation in rehabilitation
programs.
Moves inmates between detention and courts, and provides court
security as assigned.
Maintains facility and equipment in clean and effective operating
order.
Enforces local, state and Federal laws, and enforces compliance
with post orders and regulations.
Updates and maintains a variety of files, records, event logs,
charts and other documents; maintains appropriate records and
prepares reports as required.
Assists and interacts with County departments, support staff,
outside organizations and businesses, and Federal, state and
local law enforcement organizations in order to accomplish
tasks.
Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values and goals
of the Sheriffs Department by assuring that all rules and regulations
are followed, and that accountability and public trust are
preserved.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Employment Information:
The Laramie County Sheriffs' Office has no requirement
or obligation to hire any individual. Disqualafication for
employment consideration may occur at any phase of the hiring
process. Laramie County is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications may be left at the front desk during normal business
hours or mailed to:
Laramie County Sheriffs Department
Personnel/Training Bureau
1910 Pioneer Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Additional information may obtained by contacting:
Personnel/Training
Gerald Luce
mailto:gluce@laramiecounty.com
Telephone: 307-633-4725
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