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Detention Deputy I

at Harvey County in Newton, Kansas, United States

Job Description

                           

 

 

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Title:

Detention Deputy I

Pay Grade:

65

Department:

County Sheriff - Jail

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Reports To:

Detention Shift Sergeant

Revision Date:

6/10/24

 

POSITION SUMMARY  

This position is responsible for supervising inmates of the Harvey County Jail while assuring a safe, secure, and sanitary environment in accordance with established procedures and guidelines.    

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  

The following duties are normal for this position.  However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  Other duties may also be required or assigned.

 

  • Receives, books, and releases inmates which includes: fingerprints, photographs, searches, and inventories and secures personal belongings; records data and runs checks, completes required screens, assigns and escorts inmates to cells or similar area; issues uniforms, bedding, personal products, and other supplies; ensures proper housing placement of inmates for safety and security within the facility; and releases inmates upon posting of bail, signing of signature bond, direction of an appropriate authority, or for work release purposes.
  • Maintains jail safety and security. Makes periodic rounds, protects life, conducts inmate counts, and conducts security inspections and searches of inmates and inmate’s quarters for contraband and any unauthorized materials. Enforces regulations and discipline policies related to the security and operation of the facility.
  • Responds to emergency situations and takes decisive action according to policies and procedures.
  • Maintains surveillance of all inmates and jail activities through visual and audible devices to ensure inmate's personal welfare is appropriately monitored. This includes watching for illegal activities or violations of jail regulations, unusual or suspicious behaviors, and signs of mental and physical illness.
  • Monitors and operates all equipment and alarms located in the jail control center.
  • Controls all access to the jail and maintains jail keys. Prevents unauthorized persons from entering or leaving the facilities.
  • Interprets and complies with all bond conditions and commitment orders and Judgments of Convictions. Receives and records fines and bail/bond transactions.
  • Maintains communication within and between shifts and keeps staff and management informed of any problems, complaints, or infractions.
  • Be at work, on duty and in uniform at the assigned time and remain until properly or officially relieved from duty.  
  • Completes and maintains all paperwork, documentation, and records, including jail logs, activities, and incidents, according to applicable jail policies and procedures and State regulations. 
  • Provides medical, mental, or other attention necessary for the inmates' welfare, according to established policies and procedures. 
  • Complies with all procedures and schedules for serving meals, linen exchange, inmate personal hygiene, cleaning and maintenance, incoming and outgoing mail, jail inspections, and prisoner requests.
  • Positively identifies and directs all visitors. Provides and supervises prisoner access to family, friends, clergy and other religious service providers, educational service providers, recreational service providers, attorneys, and probation and parole personnel.
  • Appears in court and testifi



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    Job Posting: 13437912

    Posted On: Dec 04, 2025

    Updated On: Dec 04, 2025