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divh2Inmate Custody And Security Officer/h2pSupervises and maintains custody of inmates and provides security for the Ada County Jail. The incumbent uses personal judgment in the performance of duties, referring unusual, unique, or complex issues to the sergeant for advice and guidance./ppShift Information/ppDay shift (6:48am 7:00pm) or Night shift (6:48pm 7:00am). Work week is four 12-hours shifts, then four days off (2,220 hours per year). Shift pick every six months./ppThe jail is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This position requires you to work weekends, nights and holidays./ppBenefits/ppLow cost medical, dental, and vision insurances Idaho PERSI retirement plan Deferred Compensation plan 457(b) with a County match of up to 3% Flexible Spending Accounts Health and Dependent Care Post-Employment Health Plan 50% of unused sick leave above 240 hours Employee Assistance Program (EAP) No cost basic life, accidental death, and short-term disability insurances Eleven (11) paid holidays annually Paid vacation leave, sick leave, and parental leave No cost gym access at three (3) County owned gym facilities Wellness Program Optional 401(k) and/or Roth IRA Visit Employee Benefits to view details regarding our full benefits package./ppPAY SCHEDULE FOR THE FIRST 5 YEARS/ppDeputy - Level I - Level II - Level III - Level IV - Base/ppB Basic - $ 29.03 - $ 30.08 - $ 31.89 - $ 35.95 - $ 45.42/ppC Intermediate - $ 29.35 - $ 30.40 - $ 32.21 - $ 36.27 - $ 45.75/ppD Advanced - $ 29.67 - $ 30.72 - $ 32.53 - $ 36.59 - $ 46.08/ppE Degree/Military/Master* - $ 29.99 - $ 31.04 - $ 32.85 - $ 36.91 - $ 46.42/ppPay Levels I-Base: All salary increases are based on twelve (12) month intervals. B = Entry, POST Basic or 64-95 college units C = POST Intermediate or 96-128 college units D = POST Advanced *E = 4-year college degree (Must be from a regionally accredited university/college), or 4 years of honorable U.S. military service, or POST Master Certification./ppLateral Transfer Wage Information/ppWhile the selection process and academy training are the same as non-certified applicants, those transferring from other agencies may receive a higher wage upon employment. To be eligible for lateral wages, applicants must have current POST certification./pullistrongLevel II/strong = Either (1) Two years experience working as a commissioned POST certified detention deputy or patrol deputy OR (2) Four years experience working in a state correctional system as a corrections officer./lilistrongLevel III/strong = Either (1) Four years experience working as a commissioned POST certified detention deputy or patrol deputy OR (2) Six years experience working in a state correctional system as a corrections officer./lilistrongLevel IV/strong = Either (1) Six or more years total experience as a commissioned POST certified detention deputy or patrol deputy OR (2) Eight years experience working in a state correctional system as a corrections officer./lilistrongBase/strong = Either (1) Eight or more years total experience as a commissioned POST certified detention deputy or patrol deputy OR (2) Ten years experience working in a state correctional system as a corrections officer./li/ulh2Essential Functions/h2ulliMaintains security and custody of inmates;/liliPerforms routine security checks to include the perimeter of the building and grounds;/liliPreserves and enforces Idaho laws and departmental jail policies to maintain security of the jail;/liliProcesses inmates into the jail and assigns them to the proper level of confinement;/liliReceives and maintains inmates property;/liliForcefully controls and restrains actively resisting inmates;/liliWorks and maintains eligibility to work all shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, whether assigned or on an as needed or on-call basis;/liliSupervises inmate visitations;/liliSupervises the dispensing of food to inmates;/liliSupervises inmates and trustee-inmates in the cleaning of the jail and inmate living quarters;/liliTransports inmates to and from necessary locations;/liliEligible for transfer among all Detention Officer positions and shifts;/liliPerforms necessary searches for weapons and contraband; and/liliKeeps records and prepares reports./li/ulpAdditional Functions/pulliMay be assigned to special assignments as needed; and/liliPerforms related work as required./li/ulh2Job Requirements/h2ulliHigh school diploma or equivalent;/liliMust be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire;/liliMust be a citizen of the United States:/liliKnowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation;/liliAbility to supervise and communicate with inmates;/liliAbility to hear, listen to, and understand radio transmissions using an ear piece;/liliAbility to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;/liliAbility to take criticism and verbal abuse from inmates and their visitors without reacting in a negative manner and project an image of self-confidence and control;/liliAbility to subdue and restrain a combative inmate;/liliAbility to evaluate and recognize potentially adverse or unsafe situations and react according to department policy; and/liliAbility to perform the duties of the position without a direct threat to the health or safety of the incumbent or others./li/ulpOther Requirements/pulliMust pass a written exam, the POST physical agility test, a polygraph exam, background investigation, medical exam, and a psychological evaluation;/liliMust become POST certified as a Detention Officer within one year of employment;/liliMust be able to obtain and maintain an Idaho Drivers License;/liliThis position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the incumbent is subject to random drug testing./li/ulh2Work Environment Physical Demands/h2ulliMost of the work is performed in and around the jail facility and involves an element of personal danger;/liliRequires sufficient physical strength to subdue an inmate in time of confrontation or break-up a fight between inmates;/liliMust be able to remove an unconscious person from the jail in time of emergency, hold up an inmate attempting to take his/her life and move quickly to the point of confrontation; and/liliMust be able to use first-aid and CPR techniques when necessary./li/ulpDISCLAIMER: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Ada County provides Veterans Preference for all County jobs except for those deemed key positions in accordance with Title 65, Chapter 5 of Idaho Code./p/div