Job Title: Deputy Sheriff
Salary range: $19.50/hour to $23.50/hour.
Location: Wheatland
Department: Sheriff
Hours: Full-time
Job Description:
Full-time law enforcement opportunity! Do you have a desire to serve as a cop? Looking for a great job with opportunities to grow? Look at applying with the Platte County Sheriff's Office in Platte County, Wyoming! Some of our neighboring agencies may pay more, but our benefit package and far cheaper cost of living will allow you to see more money in your pocket at the end of the month. Platte County is a great place to live and work. We have two state parks with large lakes, mountains a short drive away, an international airport only two hours away, and a tight-knit community.
Email completed applications to: drussell@plattecountywyoming.com or drop them off at 850 Maple Street Wheatland, WY 82201
Benefits
SALARY
A deputy's pay is dependent upon qualifications.
- Pay range: $19.50/hour to $23.50/hour.
- Overtime is available and paid at 1.5 times the deputy's regular rate of pay.
LONGEVITY PAY
Longevity is paid to employees after two years of successful employment with guaranteed raises in longevity pay every five years.
- 2-5 years of service: $100/month
- 5-10 years of service: $150/month
- 10-15 years of service: $200/month
- 15-20 years of service: $250/month
- 20-25 years of service: $300/month
HOLIDAY PAY
A deputy receives 88 hours of holiday pay throughout the year. If a deputy is required to work on a major holiday they also receive 1.5 times their regular rate of pay in addition to holiday pay.
PAID VACATION
Employees are able to accrue up to 240 hours of paid vacation. Employees begin accruing their time on day 1 as a county employee, but the rate of accrual increases as years of service increase.
- Less than 2 years of service: 8 hours/month (96 hours/year)
- 2-5 years of service: 10 hours/month (120 hours/year)
- 5-10 years of service: 12 hours/month (144 hours/year)
- 10-15 years of service: 14 hours/month (168 hours/year)
- 15-20 years of service: 16 hours/month (192 hours/year)
- 20+ years of service: 18 hours/month (216 hours/year)
PAID SICK LEAVE
Employees accrue 8 hours of paid sick leave each month. However, employees are not capped at the amount of sick leave they can accrue.
RETIREMENT
Platte County employees are part of the state of Wyoming retirement system. As such, deputies will enjoy a world-class retirement. Each month, Platte County pays approximately 18% of the employee's pay into retirement, which is NOT deducted from the employee. This retirement contribution is essentially a monthly bonus of approximately $800!
HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION & LIFE INSURANCE
Platte County offers health, dental, vision and life insurance to each of their employees. Employees pay nothing for their dental or vision insurance. Health insurance is through Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Wyoming with a deductible as low as $1,500. Monthly premiums paid by the employee depend on which plan they choose:
- Employee only: $74.52/month
- Employee & dependent: $141.57/month
- Employee & spouse: $156.42/month
- Family: $223.56/month
SUMMARY
Under direct supervision of the on-duty Shift Supervisor. Responsible for maintaining a secure detention facility and the safe custody of inmates. Performs a variety of tasks associated with facility operations and the incarceration of prisoners. Deputies are able to test for patrol positions as usual.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise and control inmate behavior during the operation of the detention center; or restrain by force if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.
Exercise appropriate judgment in handling of special needs situations or inmates; provide assistance in classification of inmates.
Enforce procedures for secure areas; read and suggest updates for detention and departmental policy and procedures.
Operate security control panels and doors; issue and record issuance of security keys, perform other Control related duties as prescribed.
Responsible for help cleaning the control room.
Communicate effectively and coherently with other staff or inmates with approved facility communication devices including the telephone system, intercom system, and portable or base radios; demonstrate effective communicative skills with inmates, public and staff.
Maintain general security of detention center; stop penetrations and escapes; pursue fleeing inmates; perform rescue and other security related duties which may involve quickly entering or exiting secured areas; lifting or dragging heavy objects; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles; crawling in or through confined areas; running distances to provide assistance; using bodily force to gain entry to areas requiring assistance; continuous foot patrol; climbing of stairs; performing dangerous duties without assistance and / or in hazardous conditions.
Perform searches of people, vehicles, mail items, objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings, indoor and outdoor areas which may involve feeling or detecting objects, walking, kneeling, bending or stooping for long periods of time.
Engage in functions in confined areas including direct / indirect supervision of inmates, food services, health care services, equipment accountability, working rotating shifts and responding to facility when requested during off-duty hours.
Maintain control over inmates by always being aware of their location and documenting such.
Administer basic emergency first aid and CPR.
Transport or escort inmates (hostile, aggressive, passive, etc.) using handcuffs and other approved restraints in accordance to policy and procedure; stand for long periods of time when necessary to provide security or for safety reasons.
Maintain fire safety; extinguish small fires; appropriately report and act accordingly; inspect areas for fire prevention purpose; participate in fire prevention activities; detect environmental conditions such as heat or smoke, unusual or excessive noise or alarms, odors, etc.
Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitments, release orders, summons, and other documents.
Perform crisis intervention functions in accordance with policy and procedure; recognize abnormal behavior and take appropriate actions.
Possess manual dexterity and sufficient digits to manipulate keys, keyboards and buttons, manually operate heavy doors, count and collect inventory items, qualify with a firearm in accordance to policy and procedure for use under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force.
Read computer and camera screens, distinguish colors, possess full field of view while supervising inmates, be able to understand and utilize the detention center computer program in all of its aspects.
Load, unload, aim and fire firearms from a variety of body positions utilized and prescribed for by departmental policy and procedure.
Participate in periodic on and off-site training activities for staff.
Maintain weapon, equipment and uniforms in functional condition as prescribed for by departmental policy.
Participate in inmate disciplinary actions or on inmate disciplinary boards.
Maintain inmate property and storage.
Collect, resolve and / or direct to appropriate individual or division, inmate complaints, grievances or requests.
Have basic knowledge of kitchen and laundry duties.
Operates various forms of communication equipment including telephone, computer, intercom system and two-way radio communication systems to achieve and maintain contact with staff.
Records all local bookings for the Detention Center on a separate video recording system.
Checks and verifies status and identification of visitors to ensure authorized persons access to the facility.
Controls access in and out of the secure areas of the detention center by use of a touch screen system to control all doors and closed circuit television monitoring systems to keep track of all movements.
Documents facility inmate admission and release as well as special incident information including those of a security, medical or emergency nature.
Responds to emergency alarms and makes the initial announcements of situation and operating door controls at the same time to allow a rapid response to internal emergencies; assign initial response of officers to affected areas of the facility.
Receives phone calls for service and / or information; routes and transfers calls as necessary.
Notifies proper authorities, agencies and command staff of emergency situations within the detention center.
Maintains all facility security and non-security keys; ensure that all key’s checked-out is performed by authorized personnel only specific to that secure area or restricted area. Maintains the facility key log.
Monitors all of the facility’s alert, alarm and emergency systems; check for proper function; ensure proper operation of them at all times.
Enters data into the computer system via computer terminal with information gained from arresting officers, booking officers or other detention staff.
Maintains constant surveillance and observation of deputies.
Maintains security observation of inmate workers; control the access and movement of inmates within the security area at the direction of deputies.
Maintains constant knowledge of identity and location of all non-inmate or staff within the security area of the detention center.
Ensures compliance with detention center policy and procedure and post orders by all personnel.
Enters into detention center computer system all activities relevant to the detention center.
Maintains arrest files for each inmate within the detention center containing commitment and follow-up documentation regarding each individual incarcerated.
Prepares file documentation and other reports.
Performs multiple concurrent tasks and mange priorities.
Maintains contact with Platte County Communication Center in case of an emergency.
May be required to supervise shifts if a Sergeant or Corporal is not available.
OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES
Safely operate a motor vehicle for long periods of time, day and night, in environmental conditions such as fog, snow, ice, rain, smoke and / or high winds. Operate a motor vehicle in congested traffic conditions.
Gather information in criminal or disciplinary investigations by interviewing, obtaining statements or victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informants; exercise independent judgement as to when probable cause is present for disciplinary or criminal complaint.
Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with hostile views of opinions of inmates and other persons in an antagonistic environment.
Process and release inmates including taking photographs and legible sets of fingerprints, and / or palm prints.
Observe and control visitors and inmates prior to, during and after visits.
Arrange for professional service for inmate’s personal problems including health care problems, religious and legal counseling and suicide prevention.
Give information to visitors.
Report facility mechanical failures.
Perform related duties and other responsibilities as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Skills:
Operate modern office equipment including computers.
Operate a transport vehicle safely.
Safely operate and qualify with duty firearms.
Ability to:
Apply knowledge and reasoning to make prompt and effective decisions quickly in both routine and non-routine situations including those situations that would be considered “life and death”. Evaluate alternatives; make sound decisions in a timely manner; size up a situation quickly and take appropriate actions.
Recognize conditions or circumstances that indicate something might be wrong, unusual or out of the ordinary.
Comprehend new information and apply that which has been learned on the job.
Write clearly and concisely; use acceptable grammar, punctuation and spelling; write reports which are organized, complete, accurate and factual.
Be sensitive to the feelings of others and resolve problems in ways that do not arouse antagonism; interact and deal effectively with people from varying social and cultural backgrounds; be courteous and respectful; calm emotional people and attempt to resolve conflicts through persuasion rather than force; listen with empathy; project self-confidence and trust.
Assert self when necessary to exert control over others; confront people who are behaving in a suspicious or unacceptable manner.
Maintain composure and perform effectively in stressful situations; refrain from overreacting when subjected to physical or verbal abuse; exercise restraint and use the minimum amount of force necessary to handle a given situation; manage conflict effectively.
Adapt to changes in working conditions (e.g., changes in assignment, shift changes and different types of incidents either incidentally or continuously, etc.)
Proceed on assignments without waiting to be told what to do; make an effort to improve skills and keep informed of new developments in field; exert the effort needed to make sure the job is done right...the first time; be consistently productive.
Be reliable, thorough, punctual and accurate; assume responsibility for share of the workload; work with minimal supervision.
Follow orders, rules and regulations.
Accept advice and constructive criticism; demonstrate acceptance of responsibility for own mistakes, learn from past mistakes.
Analyze problems, develop options and develop pro-active plans within the department and in partnership with the community.
Effectively communicate with people by giving directions or information, mediating disputes and advising rights and processes to obtain a law enforcement objective.
Prepare and maintain accurate and factual records.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public and other governmental or public service agencies.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
Maintain a high degree of personal and professional honesty and integrity.
Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity and sensitivity in response to changing situations or needs.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must complete Detention Officer Basic Course Within 1 year of hire
Weapons Qualification. All deputies must pass a semi-annual firearms qualification course with their assigned duty firearms(s)
CPR. All deputies must be certified semi-annually in CPR.
FTO Program Completion. Newly hired deputies will receive 12weeks of on the job performance training through the established Field Training Program (FTO) before being assigned to work on their own.
High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Wyoming Drivers License (or ability to obtain one)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to sit, stands, walks, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and climb, sometimes for lengthy periods of time.
Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
Availability to conduct shift work and is on call and / or on stand by to cover shifts.
Exposed to noise, confining work spaces, and cleaning chemicals.
Ability to deal with upset hostile, belligerent, mentally ill, unsanitary, suicidal, and manipulative prisoners.
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