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Bingham County Detention Deputy

Established: October 1, 2005 Revised: March 18, 2025

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BINGHAM COUNTY

Is Recruiting for the Position of

Detention Deputy

January 14th 2026

Salary: Starts at \$23.41/hour DOQ/DOE

Full time: County Benefits Included:

Including 13 Paid Holidays, 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, Health Insurance, Public Employee

Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Pay Grade: S2 FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt

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. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for

qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment)

Monitors the activities of the staff and inmates in the County jail facility to ensure the safety

and security of the facility;

Monitors the activities of the staff and inmates to ensure standards, policies, and

procedures are implemented and followed;

Monitors the activities of the staff and inmates to ensure the rights of inmates are protected;

Processes new inmates into the facility, including fingerprinting, photography, physical

search, processing documents, data entry, housing assignment, clothing issuance, and

related booking duties;

Performs release duties, including checking court orders, records, and related paperwork to

ensure proper disposition;

Maintains facility security by patrolling the secure areas within and around the jail, following

policies, procedures, and established timelines;

Maintains facility security by monitoring and operating electronic doors, monitoring internal

radio traffic, and operating security systems;

Maintains facility security by seizing weapons, drugs, contraband, and related items;

Bingham County Detention Deputy

Established: October 1, 2005 Revised: March 18, 2025

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Monitors inmate behavior and activities in a variety of situations, including housing;

recreation; work assignments; meals; showers; interactions with other inmates and officers;

visitation; and telephone calls;

Performs census count at prescribed intervals to determine population and that inmates are

accounted for;

Distributes and/or assists in the distribution and monitors the use of medications, mail,

personal hygiene, and commissary items;

Performs perimeter security checks;

Administers inmate work release including checking inmates in and out, maintaining current

files and documentation, administering random urinalysis, and related duties;

Transports and escorts inmates, as assigned;

Supervises inmate hygiene, including showers, clean clothing, and laundry;

Responds to inmate requests for medial assistance following policies and procedures;

Transports inmates to and from Court; provides Court security;

Maintains logs, records, reports, and required documentation;

Investigates incidents occurring within the jail facility, prepares reports, serves arrest

warrants and related court documents, and may testify in co urt;

Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with federal, state, County, and

Department statutes, laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, and safety practices.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Works non-traditional hours; the facility is staffed 24 hours/day and must be available

weekends and holidays;

Performs other rela