Provides safety, security and care to the inmates in the detentionfacility; provides safety and security to staff and visitors to thefacility, upholds the civil and constitutional rights of inmates, providessecurity to the County and District Courts and transports prisoners. Dutiesand responsibilities depend upon assignment.Essential DutiesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functionsof the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that maybe required. Mesa County reserves the right to modify or change the duties oressential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not beperformed by all incumbents.)Processes new inmates into the detention facility to include: reviews thepaperwork to insure validity of commitment papers, performs custodialsearches, takes fingerprints and mug shots, inventories and storespersonal items/property, receives inmate monies for inmate accounts,detects potential medical/mental health problems which may requireattention, completes intake/booking forms.Monitors inmate living areas for fights, arguments, destruction ofproperty and other types of undesirable behaviors; takes appropriate actionwhen such undesirable behaviors are noted; conducts headcounts and securitychecks both at scheduled times and intermittently throughout assigned shift;supervises housing unit cleaning activities; issues and/or exchangesinmate clothing, linen, bedding and hygiene items; addresses otherinmate needs as appropriate.Supervises inmate meals to include: accounting for utensils, monitoringservers, ensuring all inmates are offered/provided a meal, ensuringequitable portion control, ensuring special dietary needs are addressed,monitoring clean-up.Monitors inmate participation in special activities and programs.Prepares reports of actions/incidents in accordance with training andpolicy. Makes computer entries to log routine, unusual and emergencyactivities. Composes, reviews, finalizes and files administrativepaperwork/reports as required.Monitors all security sensitive areas of the interior and exterior of thedetention facility (including the Sheriff s Office administration/lawenforcement areas) to ensure the safety and security of staff and inmates,including, but not limited to: electric locks, gates, fences,doors, control areas, common areas, administrative areas,classrooms, commissary, control stations, booking area, visitationarea, supply and storage areas, kitchen and laundry areas, etc.Monitors all movement of inmates and visitors entering and departing thedetention facility; controls inmate, visitor and employee movement withinthe facility; ensures unauthorized persons are not admitted to the detentionfacility; ensures items of contraband are not introduced into thefacility; takes appropriate actions if contraband is located within the facilitProvides security assistance to medical, food service, booking,maintenance, or other staff, volunteers or visitors as appropriate.Conducts various types of searches.Determines the level of security to which an inmate should be classified forhousing. Assess appropriate programs and services needed for all inmateclassifications and meet the needs of inmates requiring specialconsiderations.Accounts for all keys and equipment; checks for equipment reliability;keys, radios and all issued equipment.Monitors radio transmissions for routine and emergency transmissions;coordinates with outside agencies for necessary response; uses appropriateradio procedures when transmitting information by radio.Receives and distributes inmate legal mail as needed, opening and checkingfor contraband in the presence of the inmate. Regular inmate mail will behandled by an outside contractor that will open and scan regular mail onto theinmate tablet system for the inmate to access and view.Respon s to verbal and written requests from inmate population; counselsinmates, answers questions, verbally disciplines inmates for minorviolations; participates in inmate disciplinary hearings.Uses appropriate levels of force to control/contain prisoners, inmates,arrestees or others.May assist in transporting inmates to court proceedings, medical and dentalappointments, other detention/corrections facilities, hospitals,funerals, work details, etc.; when necessary, provides appropriatelevels of security for all inmate transports.Conducts necessary investigations and apprehension procedures should an inmateescape; may effect an arrest under the authority of an arrest warrant orother court order; assists certified officers in the performance of lawenforcement duties; conducts interviews, reviews evidence, preparesinitial reports, handles evidentiary materials, develops sources orinformation, prepares documents for signature.Prepares for and testifies effectively in court proceedings.Interacts with citizens and business concerns to respond to inquiries andcomplaints, provides information as appropriate regarding detention/courtsecurity related matters.In emergency situations, may assist in securing the courthouse includingprocessing entrants through metal detection equipment, assisting in clearingthe building in emergency situations, or as dictated by the situation. Mayassist in enforcing safety regulations, rules and laws to ensure the safetyof judges, court personnel, attorneys, other law enforcementpersonnel, prisoners, inmates, visitors and the public.Additional elective collateral duties may include serving on specialized teamssuch as Special Operations Response Team (SORT), Honor Guard, Firearmsinstructor, Taser instructor, Defensive Tactics instructor, etcThese collateral duties require a commitment from you when you have beenselected for any collateral duties and may require you to receivecertifications and/or specialized training for these assignments.Perform other related duties as assigned.Minimum RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Education and Experience:High School Graduation or Equivalent.Any combination of education, training and experience which provides therequired knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.