Custodial Deputy Sheriff I​/II - Extra- Custodial Deputy Sheriff I​/II

The Custodial Deputy Sheriff position escorts, receives, registers, controls, supervises, and cares for incarcerated persons according to laws of the State of California and Merced County; enforces facility rules and maintains the security of incarcerated persons and the facility; maintains proper care, custody and confinement; is responsible for the work and activities of County Correctional Facilities and; incarcerated persons during an assigned shift;

oversees incarcerated persons assigned to work programs, may be assigned to transportation and/or court security duties and performs other related work as assigned. Incumbents in the Custodial Deputy Sheriff position may be assigned to the County Correctional Facilities and Courthouses.

Level I incumbents are in a training capacity for two years. Level II is the fully trained journey level Custodial Deputy Sheriff classification in the Custodial Deputy Sheriff series. Level I Incumbents are expected to learn to work independently in applying rules, regulations, practices, and procedures in the day-to-day operation and control of detention facilities. Incumbents in this class are responsible for inmate security and supervision, both inside and outside the facilities.

Custodial Deputies must have the ability to perform work assignments effectively. Incumbents are peace officers with limited powers under California Penal Code Section 830.1(c). The Custodial Deputy Sheriff I/II classification should not be confused with that of the Deputy Sheriff/Coroner I/II classification, which is separate and distinct.

The examples of functions listed in this classification specification are representative but not necessarily exhaustive or descriptive of any one assignment in the classification. Management is not precluded from assigning other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment for the position.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist, supervise, and maintain security and conduct of incarcerated persons in cells, during meals, bathing, at recreation, during visitations, and on work and other assignments. Interprets and enforces correctional rules and regulations such as California Code of Regulations, Minimum Standards for Local Detention Facilities, Title XV.
• Process incarcerated person bookings, discharges, or transfers, and arrange for transportation if necessary.
• Perform strip searches, cursory searches, and body scans of incarcerated persons for contraband, weapons, or use of narcotics.
• Classify incoming incarcerated persons and place them in the proper cell; conduct roll call and head counts of incarcerated persons; maintain records related to incarcerated persons.
• Ensure cells, dorms, laundry facilities, restrooms, and grounds are kept sanitary.
• Escort and guard incarcerated persons to and from work details, court, and hospital or outpatient facilities.
• Maintain discipline and keep order and peace among incarcerated persons.
• Open and censor incoming mail.
• Answer inquiries over the telephone and at the counter pertaining to correctional facility policies, and incarcerated persons as allowed by Sheriff Department regulations.
• May be assigned to assist with teletype communications with other law enforcement agencies.
• Receive and review surety bonds (and cost-Level IIs) for correctness and legality before releasing incarcerated persons to the custody of bond makers.
• Make misdemeanor, felony warrant, and warrantless arrests.
• Testify in court or disciplinary boards on various cases.
• Assist Sheriff Sergeants in the operation of various Correctional Bureau specialty units.
• Participate in the investigation of crimes and incidents, collect and secure evidence, and prepare reports.
• Monitor and operate video and audio equipment in a centralized control room to secure access and ensure safety and security of incarcerated individuals and staff.
• Provide supervision of individuals on community supervision to include pre-trial monitoring and electronic monitoring of sentenced individuals.
• Perform Custodial Deputy Sheriff duties at an assigned courthouse facility.
• Serve civil paperwork and assist in civil processes as assigned.
• May be assigned to assist law enforcement agencies in a local emergency as declared by the County.
• Take custody of individuals committed by the judge.
• Oversee in-custody and community rehabilitation programs and services.
• Transport detainees and assist in moving detainees to and from the courtroom, holding cells and vehicles.
• Transport incarcerated persons between different counties and detention facilities including California State Prisons.
• Act as a liaison among the judge, attorneys, courtroom staff and the public to ensure orderly conduct of court business.
• Attend the California Adult Corrections Officer CORE academy or the California Basic P.O.S.T. Academy.
• May work in the capacity of a Reserve Deputy Sheriff as described in Penal Code 832.6(a)(2), if completed a P.O.S.T certified Level I or II…