Detention Corporal, Alamosa County Sheriff

ALAMOSA COUNTY, Sheriff Department, Detention Corporal

REPORTS TO: Sergeant and Lieutenant

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SALARY GRADE RANGE: Non-Post Certified: $45,510.00/year Post Certified: $54,103.00/year

DATE ADOPTED: March 2026

CLOSE DATE: March 16, 2026

Supervises and participates in the security, protection, transport, and guarding of prisoners housed within the Alamosa County Detention Facility on an assigned shift.

(The following are illustrative of essential functions to perform duties and responsibilities of the job. The position may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional tasks as needed by the Department. Reasonable accommodations, as defined under the American with Disabilities Act, will be made when possible.)

• Supervises the care and well-being of inmates; monitors time, people, equipment, and other resources for the unit to ensure efficient organization and completion of work
• Communicates, and monitors policies, procedures, and standards for the unit. Suggests improvement when necessary
• Coordinates, and assigns the work of others in unit, monitors and evaluates performance and work outputs to maintain efficiency and quality of work
• Ensures quality standards and compliance when regulations are maintained.
• Ensures the security of all exterior and security doors in the facility
• Trains officers on shift in computer use, inmate management, department policies and procedures in conjunction with Field Training Officers
• Supervises all transporting of inmates to and from the detention center
• Coordinates court dates and medical appointments of inmates in conjunction with court and medical staff
• Ensures all inmates are accounted for at all times; prevents inmate escapes, introduction and/or passing of contraband and prevents the assault or injury of inmates and staff
• Prepares and maintains records of daily activities on the computer in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; reviews reports prepared by subordinates for completeness and accuracy
• In absence of the Duty Sergeant, supervises the preparation of written reports on incidents occurring inside the facility which includes the actions/use of necessary force by officers to be utilized in criminal prosecutions, defense against lawsuits, disciplinary procedures against inmates and at time for internal affair investigations
• Observes and controls inmate movement within the housing unit by communicating with inmates either in person or over the intercom system; conducts inmate searches for contraband; utilizes force and/or self-defense techniques as necessary to maintain order; provides first aid and CPR when necessary
• Monitors inmates’ behavior and attitudes for signs of personality changes, depression and developing conflicts between inmates; enforces the rules and guidelines for inmates which includes initiating disciplinary action when necessary; prepares and maintains records of inmates’ physical or mental problems
• Prepares and reviews reports detailing operational problems such as defective equipment, makes suggestions for improving services or hazardous conditions
• Supervises work release activities by maintaining control of inmates allowed work privileges; maintains records of work performance and polices the area of their living quarters; conducts various and sporadic shake downs and strip searches for the safety of the officers and other inmates
• Ensures the proper storage of contraband seized as the result of criminal or administrative activity
• Ensures the safety of visitors to include attorneys and other professional visits
• Answers inmate’s questions regarding the rules and regulation of the facility and provides information regarding the booking process, bond amounts and charges, etc.
• Makes an inventory of supplies and recommends purchases of necessary items
• May back-up computer files from the booking computer daily
• Performs all other duties as required by the Detention Sergeant
• Show up for work on time and ready to work

Knowledge:

• Knows how to make an inventory of supplies and recommends purchases
• Knows how to prepare and review reports…