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 Sheriff's Department. (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 ILLUSTRATIVE 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 Sheriff's 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.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent; must pass a thorough background investigation; must pass Certification requirements by the Wyoming Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission; must have a valid driver's license; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.Knowledge and SkillsKnowledge of Sheriff's department detention policies and procedures, use-of-force rules, current correctional techniques and procedures, post orders and criminal codes.Knowledge of Federal, State, and County laws related to inmates, detention facility policy and procedures, department written directives, and Wyoming standards for correctional facilities.Knowledge of the Wyoming criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols.Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment.Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and materials, fire safety rules, first aid and CPR.Skill in remaining alert at all times and reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations; and in dealing with situations requiring diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.Skill in communicating with inmates, mediating difficult situations, and using effective custody and control procedures.Skill in the care, maintenance and safe operation of a variety of weapons, impact weapons, handcuffs and waist chains, special locks and keys, and chemical agents.Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.Skill in operating a personal computer and software applications.Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.Skill in working independently or as a team member.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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 Sheriff's Department. (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 ILLUSTRATIVE 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 Sheriff's 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.Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED equivalent; must pass a thorough background investigation; must pass Certification requirements by the Wyoming Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission; must have a valid driver's license; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet Department standards.Knowledge and SkillsKnowledge of Sheriff's department detention policies and procedures, use-of-force rules, current correctional techniques and procedures, post orders and criminal codes.Knowledge of Federal, State, and County laws related to inmates, detention facility policy and procedures, department written directives, and Wyoming standards for correctional facilities.Knowledge of the Wyoming criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols.Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, methods, techniques and equipment.Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and materials, fire safety rules, first aid and CPR.Skill in remaining alert at all times and reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations; and in dealing with situations requiring diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.Skill in communicating with inmates, mediating difficult situations, and using effective custody and control procedures.Skill in the care, maintenance and safe operation of a variety of weapons, impact weapons, handcuffs and waist chains, special locks and keys, and chemical agents.Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.Skill in operating a personal computer and software applications.Skill in following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.Skill in working independently or as a team member.#J-18808-Ljbffr
