About this opportunity
Buncombe County Government lists this BCSO Detention Deputy - Transportation opportunity in west meade, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title
BCSO Detention Deputy – Transportation Department
Salary Range
$28.15 - $31.52 per hour
Responsibilities
Transport arrestees and detainees to and from state prisons, holding cells, jails, courts, medical appointments, and hospitals.
Assist Detention Officers with booking and supervision of detainees.
Serve court orders and perform hospital guard duty.
Support the transportation of IVCs to and from hospitals.
Essential Functions
Transport detainees to and from the jail, county courthouse, holding cells, and doctor’s visits while ensuring care, custody, and control.
Prepare paperwork, logs, and related documentation.
Conduct searches of detainees to ensure safety of officers and the public.
Participate in training sessions related to safety, security, firearms, and procedures.
Work any post, assignment, or shift to support a 24-hour, 7-day per week operation, including nights, weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime as assigned.
Maintain inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality and perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and completion of the NC BLET Course.
Must be 21 years of age.
Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Sheriff's Training and Standards Commission.
Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures.
Knowledge of inmate management practices and procedures.
Knowledge of local laws, ordinances, and the North Carolina General Statutes pertaining to the commitment and confinement of inmates.
Ability to maintain discipline and order of inmates.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to maintain courteous and tactful relationships with families of inmates, attorneys, ministers, and other persons concerned with the welfare of individual inmates.
Ability to take prompt and effective action during detention facility emergencies and exercise sound judgment to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Buncombe County Government provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, disability, or any legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. The County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.
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Who can apply
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