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Bingham County Detention Deputy in Blackfoot, Idaho
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Bingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
BINGHAM COUNTY
DEPARTMENT of HUMAN RESOURCES
501 North Maple #202
Blackfoot, ID 83221
Laraine Pope, HR Director Phone #: (208) 782-3110
Phone #: (208) 782-3111
Fax #: (208) 782-2681
May 6, 2024
BINGHAM COUNTY, IDAHO
Position: Detention Deputy
Salary: Starts at \$22.07 Hiring Step DOE/DOQ
Full-time position with County Benefits
Closing Date: Open until Filled
Purpose of Class/Primary Function
The principal function of a sworn employee in this class is to perform security duties to ensure
the safety and security of the County Jail, inmates, and the community. The Detention Deputy
may be assigned additional and/or specific duties in booking and release, the electronic control
and communications center, clerical, kitchen, laundry, and related support functions. The work
is performed under supervision of a Jail Sergeant. Some latitude is granted to the employee but
work is subject to stringent state and county legal guidelines. The principal duties of this class
are performed in a work environment in which the employee is subject to potential personal
danger and health hazards.
Minimum Requirements
Must have a high school diploma, a GED certificate, or school transcripts
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must have a valid Idaho Drivers License and be insurable
Must have no Felony convictions
Some misdemeanors are allowed depending on the classification
Must be able to pass a background check (criminal-character-credit), polygraph test, and a pre-
employment drug screening
Disqualifying Drug Usage
Sale, delivery and/or cultivation of any controlled substances including but not limited to
marijuana, methamphetamines, amphetamines, cocaine, heroin, prescription drugs without a
legal prescription and/or license and hallucinogenic drugs; such as LSD, mushrooms, and acid
Use of marijuana within the past year
Use of synthetic substances such as spice with in the past year
Any use of illegal hard drugs to include: meth, heroin, cocaine, LSD, PCP
If use of marijuana and/or synthetic drugs, such as spice, is between one and three years,
please contact Lt Darrell Fellows for additional information.
Employment Requirements for a Detention Deputy
Must have the ability to work rotating shifts (days, nights, weekends, and holidays)
Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
Must be able to operate specialized jail equipment, office equipment and software program
applications
Must be able to interpret, maintain, and produce records, logs, documentation and reports on all
inmates
Bingham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Must be able to deal verbally and/or physically with uncooperative, distraught, or hostile inmates
Must be able to monitor inmates to ensure the safety and security of inmates, staff, and the
facility
Must be able to recognize and respond to unusual medical, physical or mental conditions of the
inmates
Must be able to understand and apply departmental, state, and local law enforcement
procedures, policies, rules, and regulations
Must be able to analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual or potential
dangers and determine the proper course of action
Must be able to escort inmates to and from facilities, court, or other appointments
Must be able to work independently as well as a team, including special response or security
teams
Must be able to cope with stressful situations calmly, fairly, tactfully, and with respect to
individual rights
Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, fellow staff
members, supervisors, other County employees, the public a nd persons with varied racial,
ethnic, or economic backgrounds
Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally or in writing with accurate and
grammatically correct information in the reports
Must be able to respond to citizen requests in a courteous and effective manner
Must be able to perform a variety of duties/responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency with
time-sensitive deadlines
Must be able to become POST Certified within 1 year of hire date
Benefits
Bingham County offers a highly competitive benefits package including membership in the
Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), paid time off, holiday pay, as well as
medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
How to Apply
A job description and the Application may be found on our website: www.bingha