County of Tulare
Sheriff's Correctional Deputy
County of Tulare, Los Angeles, California, United States,
To apply principles and practices of corrections in the care and custody of adult prisoners incarcerated in all levels of security, including a maximum security detention facility.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSIncumbents in positions of this class are expected to assume responsibility for performance of assigned journey level duties. This is a peace officer position (while on duty) and incumbents may carry weapons.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDGeneral supervision is provided by a Sheriff's Sergeant.ESSENTIAL DUTIESProcesses the reception, detention and release of adult inmates.Handles the most difficult and complex tasks and duties within the institution.Maintains institutional security on a 24 hour basis.Learns the Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, the policies and procedures of the Tulare County Sheriff's Department, and other applicable laws and regulations.Supervises assigned groups of adults engaged in work details and leisure time activities.Transports inmates and prisoners safely and in accordance with applicable regulations, in a variety of situations.Applies the policies and procedures of the Tulare County Detention Division.Confers with the Sergeant on problem situations.Writes reports of activities and incidents.Operates and maintains fire suppression equipment.Conducts criminal investigations and prepares cases for submission to the District Attorney's Office.Appears in court as a witness.Maintains the chain of evidence related to criminal prosecution and internal disciplinary matters.Investigates incidents of inmate misconduct and victimization.Attends training programs and activities.Assists with all courtroom procedures and maintains security and order of the courtroom and the judge's chambers.Summons and seats jurors, attorneys, and witnesses, and directs observers to seating areas.Announces verdicts.Assists in assembling and securing trial evidence.Guards jurors during deliberations, arranges for food, lodging, and personal needs, and escorts them to meals and lodging.Detains, searches, guards, and transports prisoners.Keeps records of prisoner movements and writes reports on courtroom incidents.
Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification.
(Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:
Inventory and records-keeping.Math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions.Skill/Ability to:
Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.Read and understand moderately complex information.Copy information and clearly and legibly write grammatically correct reports, memoranda and observational descriptions.Command and use authority in inmate supervision.Recognize emergency, potentially dangerous, and unusual situations, act appropriately, and direct others to respond.Help inmates resolve practical life problems.Use proper restraining techniques.Give and follow oral and written instructions.Memorize and recall information.Perform numerical and alphabetical filing.Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented with course work in corrections, police science, and/or psychology.Experience:
Military, correctional, and/or civilian experience related to group and individual supervision and direction.License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.Basic First Aid CertificateCPR Certificate.STC Basic Correctional Officer Training Certificate.PC 832 Certificate.[Sheriff's Correctional Deputy] Job Code: 088800, Res: 05-0555, Updated 8/23/05; Res 13-0479 Updated 7/9/13
Supplemental InformationOvertime Status: EligibleProbation: Twelve (12) MonthsBU: 13
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DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSIncumbents in positions of this class are expected to assume responsibility for performance of assigned journey level duties. This is a peace officer position (while on duty) and incumbents may carry weapons.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDGeneral supervision is provided by a Sheriff's Sergeant.ESSENTIAL DUTIESProcesses the reception, detention and release of adult inmates.Handles the most difficult and complex tasks and duties within the institution.Maintains institutional security on a 24 hour basis.Learns the Penal Code, Health and Safety Code, the policies and procedures of the Tulare County Sheriff's Department, and other applicable laws and regulations.Supervises assigned groups of adults engaged in work details and leisure time activities.Transports inmates and prisoners safely and in accordance with applicable regulations, in a variety of situations.Applies the policies and procedures of the Tulare County Detention Division.Confers with the Sergeant on problem situations.Writes reports of activities and incidents.Operates and maintains fire suppression equipment.Conducts criminal investigations and prepares cases for submission to the District Attorney's Office.Appears in court as a witness.Maintains the chain of evidence related to criminal prosecution and internal disciplinary matters.Investigates incidents of inmate misconduct and victimization.Attends training programs and activities.Assists with all courtroom procedures and maintains security and order of the courtroom and the judge's chambers.Summons and seats jurors, attorneys, and witnesses, and directs observers to seating areas.Announces verdicts.Assists in assembling and securing trial evidence.Guards jurors during deliberations, arranges for food, lodging, and personal needs, and escorts them to meals and lodging.Detains, searches, guards, and transports prisoners.Keeps records of prisoner movements and writes reports on courtroom incidents.
Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification.
(Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of:
Inventory and records-keeping.Math sufficient to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions.Skill/Ability to:
Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.Read and understand moderately complex information.Copy information and clearly and legibly write grammatically correct reports, memoranda and observational descriptions.Command and use authority in inmate supervision.Recognize emergency, potentially dangerous, and unusual situations, act appropriately, and direct others to respond.Help inmates resolve practical life problems.Use proper restraining techniques.Give and follow oral and written instructions.Memorize and recall information.Perform numerical and alphabetical filing.Education:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, supplemented with course work in corrections, police science, and/or psychology.Experience:
Military, correctional, and/or civilian experience related to group and individual supervision and direction.License or Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.Basic First Aid CertificateCPR Certificate.STC Basic Correctional Officer Training Certificate.PC 832 Certificate.[Sheriff's Correctional Deputy] Job Code: 088800, Res: 05-0555, Updated 8/23/05; Res 13-0479 Updated 7/9/13
Supplemental InformationOvertime Status: EligibleProbation: Twelve (12) MonthsBU: 13
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