Corrections Deputy

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Performs work in the care and custody of adult prisoners in the Yamhill County Correctional
Facility as outlined in policies and procedures. Maintain the order, discipline, and security of the county jail. Assist in the processing of persons into and release of persons from the jail within established guidelines. May be assigned to the courthouse to provide security at the Yamhill County Courthouse and in the courtrooms within Yamhill County. Document daily events and activities and maintain current and accurate custody information. Works in a 24-hour, 7-day week facility with rotating shift schedules and workstations. May be required to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays in 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the supervision of a corrections supervisor who assigns and reviews work details for conformance to laws, policies, rules, and regulations.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervises inmates. Supervision of other employees is not typically a responsibility of this
classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF
POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON
ASSIGNMENT, THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:
• Maintains custody, safety, and sanitation of prisoners confined in the correctional facility.
• Maintains order, discipline, and security of the correctional facility.
• Processes inmates admitted to and discharged for transfer from facilities including
booking and release, fingerprinting, photographing, and issuing supplies and clothing to
new inmates.
• Performs pat-down searches and unclothed searches as necessary.
• Supervises inmates during clothing and linen exchanges, meals, visitation, commissary
activities, cleaning of facilities, and performs regular checks of all inmates.
• Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses
or administrative violations.
• Prepares written documents pertaining to inmate activities, population counts, and other
informational data.
• Performs crisis intervention functions to include counseling, suicide prevention,
recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action.
• Conducts regular security checks of facility, including occupied sanitation facilities
(restrooms, showers) and living areas; performs regular security searches of inmates (on-person)
and areas they occupy; conducts courthouse and county campus perimeter
checks.
• Conducts visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time; operates and
monitors surveillance equipment; operates and monitors electronic security equipment.
• Maintains custody, safety, and sanitation of prisoners confined in the correctional facility.
• Checks and clears all courtrooms; provides courtroom security including secured custody
of individuals appearing in court; and performs with book and release functions of the
unit.
• Escorts and transports prisoners within the facility (i.e., to the outdoor recreation area,
medical, visitation, attorney rooms, video arraignment, programs room, law library, etc.),
to other agencies or facilities, and any other appointments as necessary.
• Controls public movement within the correctional facility.
• Appears and testifies in court as required.
• Coordinates prisoner transports with patrol division when necessary.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Must be at least 21 years of age by the date of hire. Must be a US citizen or have the ability to
obtain citizenship within one (1) year of hire. A high school diploma or GED is required in
addition to one (1) year of law enforcement experience as a uniformed police officer; or two
years of college course work related to law enforcement. Any satisfactory equivalent
combination of experience and/or training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and
abilities to perform the work may be considered. Must be able to be certified by the Department
of Public Safety Standards and Training within one year of appointment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to secure and maintain a driver’s license valid in the state of Oregon. May be required to
drive a County vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business
are required to carry a valid driver’s license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS
806.070.

Applicants must pass a medical exam and psychological evaluation prior to appointment in order
to meet standard under OAR 259-008-0010.

Will be subject to successful completion of a personal background check including, but not
limited to, criminal, civil, driving, military, educational, and employment history pursuant to
OAR 259-008-0015.

This position carries an 18-month probationary period.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS SUMMARY:
The incumbent typically works in an institutional environment and uses a two-way radio,
computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in
the work environment is typical of that of an institution and includes exposure to alarms, sirens,
and voice conversations. Incumbent may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the
workday.

The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand
motion, handle or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend, climb stairs, or lift up to 60 pounds.
Often demands restraining, escorting, and/or carrying inmates weighing between 100 to 250
Corrections Deputy (Sheriff) 4 pounds. May also require running and apprehending and physically restraining uncooperative
and violent individuals. Requires time-sensitive physical reaction appropriate to the
circumstances under stressful conditions.

Daily contact with inmates may risk exposure to persons under the influence of alcohol and
drugs, emotional individuals, and resistive and combative persons that may result in physical
injuries when confronting inmates. May possibly be exposed to hazards and risks which
accompany exposure to inmates. Contact with inmates and the public may risk exposure to
irrational/hostile behavior, or communicable/contagious diseases.

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by
an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties
as assigned, to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other jobrelated
instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and
employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements
of the job change.

The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge,
skills, and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of
experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the
above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty
proficiently.

REQUIRED INFORMATION:
Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.

Yamhill County is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other category /status protected by law. Please do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation for assistance in the application process upon request made to the personnel office. Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular, prompt, and consistent attendance.