Corrections Deputy

About the Role

CURRY COUNTY
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Corrections Deputy I
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EXEMPT: No
SALARY LEVEL: S-7
SUPERVISOR: Corrections Corporal/Corrections Lieutenant
PREPARED BY: Payroll/Personnel March 2021
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POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs work as a Corrections & Communications Officer in the Curry County Jail and
dispatch center. Primary emphasis of this classification is on ensuring the security and
general welfare of those in custody of the Curry County Jail. Functions as an emergency
public safety telecommunicator as needed. Does related work as required. Works under
the supervision of the Corrections Corporal / Corrections Lieutenant
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Examples of Work: (Illustrative only)
An employee in this classification may perform any of the following duties. However, these
examples do not include all specific tasks which the employee may be expected to perform.
1. Receives and books all new adults in custody on assigned shift including:
completing necessary forms, finger printing, photographing, searching,
issuing jail clothing and bedding, interviewing for medical background and
assigning housing by classification.
2. Oversees the maintenance activities of the facility including the cleaning
of the basement, kitchen, jail, laundry and equipment.
3. Escorts adults in custody to and from court.
4. Escorts adults in custody to and from medical providers.
5. Distributes medication to adults in custody on orders from the doctor and
maintains necessary records.
Examples of Work: (cont.)
6. Transports adults in custody to and from other facilities as required.
7. Oversees food service to the adults in custody.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Exercises supervision over adults in custody in the jail. Supervision of co-workers and
subordinates is not a requirement of employees of this classification.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Ability toUnderstand oral and written instructions and act upon them accordingly.
Maintain control and security in a correctional environment.
Direct the work of those in custody.
Develop a considerable knowledge of a wide range of procedures, techniques,
laws and ordinances.
Maintain composure during times of emergency. Ability to work effectively with
those in custody, other employees and the general public.
Operate standard office and communication equipment.
Independently conduct departmental research and prepare reports and
correspondence according to departmental or county standards.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school graduation or equivalent GED certificate. Must be 21 years of age or older.
Maintain current First Aid and CPR certificates as required by the Oregon Department of
Public Safety Standards and Training.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of or ability to obtain within one year of employment Basic Corrections Officer
Certificate with the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training.
Must possess valid Oregon Driver’s License
Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
these essential functions.
The Curry County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) complies with the Federal Prison Rape
Elimination Act (PREA). PREA prohibits CCSO from hiring, or promoting anyone who has
engaged in, been convicted of, or been civilly or administratively adjudicated for engaging
in sexual abuse in Institution settings. These include a jail, prison, or other correctional
facility (including juvenile corrections) AND any institution or facility where people are
residing for the purpose of receiving care or treatment (e.g., adjudicated delinquent,
neglected, placed in State custody, mentally ill or disabled, chronically ill, or physically
disabled, etc.). These include skilled nursing care, intermediate or long-term care, or
custodial or residential care (e.g., group home, rehabilitation, assisted living/nursing home,
hospice, etc.).
This standard requires CCSO to conduct background checks on all applicants considered
for employment or promotion to consider any incidents of substantiated allegations of
sexual abuse or sexual harassment in determining whether to hire or promote anyone who
may have contact with adults in custody.
For more information regarding PREA please visit: http//nicic.gov/PREA