Correctional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher I/II

JOB Golden State Finance Authority - Home Loan Assistance ProgramCorrectional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher IUnder supervision, to work in a training capacity, learning to supervise inmates at the County Detention Facility and maintain Facility security; to learn procedures and methods for the care, custody, and confinement of inmates; to oversee work details and leisure activities; to learn to receive and dispatch non-emergency and emergency radio and telephone communications to law enforcement, emergency medical, and other public safety personnel as Public Safety Answering Point for the 911 System ; to maintain field communications during incidents; to perform general office support assignments; and to do related work as required.

Correctional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher IIUnder general supervision, to supervise inmates at the County Detention Facility according to laws, regulations, and policies of the Sate of California and Trinity County; to enforce Facility rules and maintain Facility security; to be responsible for the care, custody, and confinement of inmates during an assigned shift; to oversee work details and leisure activities; to receive and dispatch non-emergency and emergency radio and telephone communications to law enforcement, emergency medical, and other public safety personnel as Public Safety Answering Point for the 911 System ; to maintain field communications during incidents; to perform general office support assignments; and to do related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)Correctional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher I{Many of the assignments described below are performed in a training and learning capacity}

CORRECTIONAL DUTIES

Assists with supervision of inmates in the County Detention Facility; may oversee inmates during leisure time activities and on work details; checks work areas to insure that inmates are working on assigned projects; sees that facilities, cells, and grounds are kept sanitary; conducts periodic block checks; learns procedures and performs searches of inmates; performs searches of cells and other areas for contraband; maintains discipline among inmates; opens and censors incoming mail; maintains and updates Detention Facility records; responds to inquiries regarding inmate detention and Detention Facility policies within constraints of Department regulations; learns to receive and book inmates; learns fingerprinting and takes photographs; learns to assign prisoners to cells according to the Facility classification plan; learns requirements and releases prisoners on proper authorization, returning personal property and clothing; may testify in court and before disciplinary boards; delivers pre-packaged medications, according to specific instructions; learns methods and procedures and investigates incidents and violations of rules at the facility for disciplinary reports and possible citation or arrest; collects and secures evidence; may transport inmates to and from court, medical appointments, and other institutions; supervises inmates and visitors during visiting hours; serves warrants; operates a centralized control system controlling access and movement in the Facility.

DISPATCHING DUTIES

Answers the telephone, receiving and classifying calls; learns and exercises basic responsibility in determining priority of response and dispatching appropriate Emergency Medical and other Public Safety units, according to availability, assigned geographic area, and location, to non-emergency and emergency calls; maintains field communications for public safety checks, and during emergencies and incidents; transfers emergency calls to other agencies as warranted; monitors various public safety radio channels, and coordinates efforts in dispatching personnel and equipment; maintains records/logs of calls for services, radio transmissions, and telephone messages using the computer; establishes chain of custody/evidence of communications dispatcher records; enters and clears information on the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (CLETS) to assist personnel with calls; operates the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD); sends, receives, and decodes teletype information; enters and tracks restraining orders into local, state & national data base systems; coordinates interagency law enforcement communications using telephone radio and computer with emergency medial and public safety activities; processes warrants; updates daily dispatching logs; performs a wide variety of general office assistance assignments; operates dispatching, office equipment, and computers; provides information to other staff and the public.

Correctional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher

IICORRECTIONAL DUTIES

Supervises inmates in the County Detention Facility; oversees inmates during leisure time activities and on work details; checks work areas to insure that inmates are working on assigned projects; sees that facilities, cells, and grounds are kept sanitary; conducts periodic block checks; performs searches of inmates; performs searches of cells and other areas for contraband; maintains discipline among inmates; opens and censors incoming mail; maintains and updates Detention Facility records; responds to inquiries regarding inmate detention and Detention Facility policies within constraints of Department regulations; receives and books inmates; performs fingerprinting and takes photographs; assigns prisoners to cells according to the Facility classification plan; releases prisoners on proper authorization, returning personal property and clothing; testifies in court and before disciplinary boards; delivers pre-packaged medications, according to specific instructions; learns methods and procedures and investigates incidents and violations of rules at the Facility for disciplinary reports and possible citation or arrest; collects and secures evidence; may transport inmates to and from court, medical appointments, and other institutions; supervises inmates and visitors during visiting hours; serves warrants; operates a centralized control system controlling access and movement in the Facility.

DISPATCHING DUTIES

Answers the telephone, receiving and classifying calls; determines priority of response and dispatches appropriate Emergency Medical and other Public Safety units, according to availability, assigned geographic area, and location, to non-emergency and emergency calls; maintains field communications for public safety checks, and during emergencies and incidents; transfers emergency calls to other agencies as warranted; monitors various public safety radio channels, and coordinates efforts in dispatching personnel and equipment; maintains records/logs of calls for services, radio transmissions, and telephone messages using the computer; enters and clears information on the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (CLETS) to assist personnel with calls; operates the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD);sends, receives, and decodes teletype information; enters and tracks restraining orders into local, state & national data base systems; coordinates interagency law enforcement communications using telephone radio and computer with emergency medial and public safety activities; processes warrants; updates daily dispatching logs; performs a wide variety of general office assistance assignments; operates dispatching, office equipment, and computers; provides information to other staff and the public; provides on-the-job training to new staff, observing training needs.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit for extended periods, generally up to three hours if dispatching; frequently stand and walk; maintain mental alertness during periods of inactivity; ability to stoop, kneel, and bend over; sufficient manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing in excess of 100 lbs with assistance; physical ability to sustain extra physical effort for a substantial period of time and restrain prisoners; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX as well as radio communication and dispatching equipment.

TYPICAL WORKING

CONDITIONSWork is performed in an office and outdoor environment; work is performed in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions; unusual exposure to life threatening situations; continuous contact with inmates, other staff and the public.

DISASTER SERVICE

WORKERIn addition to our everyday duties, we have an added responsibility to help in a declared disaster. Under California law, all public employees are Disaster Service Workers and may be called upon in the event of a disaster. The roles and responsibilities for Disaster Service Workers are authorized by the California Emergency Services Act and are defined in the California Government Code 3100-3102; Labor Code 3211.92(b).

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SALARY RANGECorrectional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher I$20.63-27.65 per hour$3,575.92-4,792.07 per monthCorrectional Deputy Sheriff/Dispatcher II$22.56-30.24 per hour$3,910.93-5,241.01 per month