Corrections Deputy

• Supervises and monitors inmate activities and behavior to ensure a safe and controlled environment. Ensures inmates receive a level of persona and health care services that are consistent with that required by law.
• Escorts/transports, monitors and supervise inmates to and from various locations; maintains order and control of inmates and visitors.
• A Detention Center Deputy prepares inmates for court, work release, appointments, etc: escorts inmates to various locations. Also accompanies doctors, physician assistants, nurses and other professionals on treatment/medication rounds.
• Perform duties in booking area, including performing strip searches.
• Implement suicide prevention techniques by making frequent checks of inmate and notifying proper personnel if necessary.

Physical demands include standing, lifting, carrying, walking, bending and effectively dealing with inmate altercations.
Must have the strength and agility to allow the employee to perform job duties which would be found at the level of medium work (i.e. exerting 20-50 pounds of force) and including occasional very heavy work (i.e. exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force).
Job Requirement:
Education, Training and Experience Required.
Completion of high school or GED.
21 years of age

on-line application at: www.kentoncountyjail.org
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