Detention Deputy

The Greer County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking highly motivated qualified candidates for the position of Detention Deputy within the Detention Division. The Greer County Detention Center is responsible for the safe and efficient housing of both pre and post-conviction detainees. The Greer County Sheriff’s Office is an all-inclusive law enforcement agency that prides itself on a high level of service, professionalism, and respect to all.

Requirements
To perform this job successfully, a candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Candidates must conform to the following for consideration for this position;

• Candidate must possess High School Diploma or equivalent
• Candidate must be at least age 18 years or older at date of hire
• Candidate must possess valid Oklahoma Driver License at date of hire
• Candidate must not have a Felony conviction
• Candidate must not be a Defendant in an adjudicated VPO case
• Candidate must not have a history of offenses involving domestic violence or moral turpitude
• Candidate must pass a comprehensive background check
• Candidates must be of sufficient psychological stability

• Facilitating the legal admission & release of all detainees booked into the Greer County Detention Center
• Accurately identifying all detainees & maintaining discipline of all detainees
• Searching detainees and their quarters according to the guidelines for contraband, drugs, and weapons
• Providing under established procedures, social services to the inmates that include counseling, visitation, clergy, attorneys, and mail privileges
• Being responsible for the cleanliness of detainees, their clothing, and their environment
• Securing all personal cash and property according to guidelines
• Providing for a safe environment for the detainees and immediately abating any hostile actions
• Aid in carrying out the decisions and orders of the courts
• Transportation of inmates as required
• Report any safety or security problems within the facility to the shift supervisor
• Supervise orderlies who participate in work programs in the detention center
• Routinely conduct detainees checks for safety and security as well as checking for illness or injury
• Be observant for the introduction of any contraband into the facility
• Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form in dealing with problems
• Ability to meet and deal effectively with others, ability to work steadily and quickly, & ability to work with minimum supervision
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and implementation 

• Competitive salary & Insurance package including health, dental, vision, & life
• 20-year retirement program and pension fund 
• Uniforms & equipment
• Vacation and sick leave accrual from date of full-time hire
• Paid Holidays
• Military leave 

Salary
$2300.00 Monthly ($27,600.00 annually)(after probationary period), plus benefits


Reports To
Jail Administrator
 

The Greer County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer