Detention Deputy Jobs

Maintains safety and security of inmates, staff, and detention facilities; provides custody and control of inmates and preserves order and discipline; supervises inmates according to Pitkin County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) policies and procedures.

• Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• Learns specific detention related skills under supervision of an FTO who does daily evaluations on the Detention Deputy I’s progress. Becomes acquainted with the philosophy of the SO as well as the principles of direct supervision as practiced locally. Maintains required levels of proficiency; participates in physical conditioning training and testing, and maintains required levels of physical fitness.

• Maintains custody and control of inmates according to policies, procedures, and regulations; performs work within scope of authority and training; makes proper decisions using sound judgment.
• Watches inmates for rule violations and behavioral changes; de-escalates potentially violent situations; maintains appropriate use-of-force continuum as needed for self-defense, defense of another, and to prevent escape.
• Performs constant inspections and security checks of all PCSO facility areas; conducts head counts and area searches, and assures all areas of the facility are safe, secure, sanitary, and free of contraband.
• Provides equal protection and care for all inmates, including nutrition, hygiene, education, court and hospital transport, recreation, laundry, medical assistance, behavior monitoring and discipline.
• Maintains safety and security of the staff, inmates, and detention facilities; monitors behavior of inmates, and promotes acceptable attitude and conduct; performs tasks to maintain integrity and consistency of detention facility operations.
• Supervises inmate activities and maintains discipline; physically restrains uncooperative and disruptive inmates, and intervenes to deter fights, assaults, and escapes; solves problems within scope of authority.

• Identifies and undertakes a significant functional responsibility (SFR).
• Maintains the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the Sheriff’s Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed, and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Enforces local, state and Federal laws, and enforces compliance with PCSO post orders and standards.
• Provides leadership, guidance and basic work supervision of Detention Deputies I and II.

• Level II (in addition to Level I):
  • 1-3 years of satisfactory PCSO work experience or related detentions experience.
  • Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent education and work experience.
  • Must have successfully completed the internal PCSO Jail training program.
  • Must have successfully completed CIT.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-3 years of satisfactory PCSO work experience or related detentions experience.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must have successfully completed Certified Jail Officer (CJO) training.
• Level III (in addition to Level II):
  • 3+ years of satisfactory PCSO work experience or related detention experience.
  • Must have successfully completed Certified Jail Officer (CJO) training.
  • Must have successfully completed Americans for Effective Law Enforcement (AELE) legal update training.
  • Must have successfully completed Survival Spanish.
• Level I:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. Citizen.
  • Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.
  • Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
• Must have successfully completed the internal PCSO Jail training program.
• 3+ years of satisfactory PCSO work experience or related detention experience.
• Must have successfully completed CIT.
• Must have successfully completed Americans for Effective Law Enforcement (AELE) legal update training.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have successfully completed Survival Spanish.
• Must successfully pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent education and work experience.

• State and federal laws and regulations governing work performed.
• Record keeping and records management rules and standards.
• County policies and procedures.

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and other regional emergency services agencies.
• Utilizing standard personal computer software programs and specialized state and County software.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously, under pressure, and in emergency and stressful situations.
• Following and effectively communicating verbal and written instructions.