Detention Deputy Sheriff

Summary

Clay County Sheriff's Office in Florida seeks Detention Deputies to ensure the safe, secure, and humane custody of inmates at county detention facilities. Responsibilities include supervising inmate housing units, conducting headcounts and searches, enforcing facility rules, and responding to emergencies. Deputies support court transports, booking, and release processes while maintaining detailed reports. This service-driven role requires strong integrity, communication, and situational awareness, with ongoing training, career development, and opportunities to positively impact public safety and community trust.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates in housing units, booking, and common areas to maintain safety and order
• Conduct headcounts, searches, and contraband control in accordance with policy
• Enforce facility rules, document violations, and complete accurate reports and logs
• Assist with inmate intake, classification, movement, and release procedures
• Provide secure transportation and escort for inmates to court and medical appointments
• Respond to emergencies, disturbances, and medical incidents using approved protocols
• Communicate clearly via radio and with staff, inmates, and outside agencies
• Support a humane, rights-respecting environment aligned with agency policies
• Participate in ongoing training, qualifications, and policy updates
• Model integrity, professionalism, and community-focused service

Required Skills

• Inmate supervision
• Correctional security procedures
• Use of force and defensive tactics
• Report writing
• Radio and incident communication
• Search and contraband control
• Emergency response
• De-escalation techniques
• Physical fitness and endurance
• Basic computer and records systems

Job Description

Clay County Sheriff's Office in Florida seeks Detention Deputies to ensure the safe, secure, and humane custody of inmates at county detention facilities. Responsibilities include supervising inmate housing units, conducting headcounts and searches, enforcing facility rules, and responding to emergencies. Deputies support court transports, booking, and release processes while maintaining detailed reports. This service-driven role requires strong integrity, communication, and situational awareness, with ongoing training, career development, and opportunities to positively impact public safety and community trust.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates in housing units, booking, and common areas to maintain safety and order
• Conduct headcounts, searches, and contraband control in accordance with policy
• Enforce facility rules, document violations, and complete accurate reports and logs
• Assist with inmate intake, classification, movement, and release procedures
• Provide secure transportation and escort for inmates to court and medical appointments
• Respond to emergencies, disturbances, and medical incidents using approved protocols
• Communicate clearly via radio and with staff, inmates, and outside agencies
• Support a humane, rights-respecting environment aligned with agency policies
• Participate in ongoing training, qualifications, and policy updates
• Model integrity, professionalism, and community-focused service

Required Skills

• Inmate supervision
• Correctional security procedures
• Use of force and defensive tactics
• Report writing
• Radio and incident communication
• Search and contraband control
• Emergency response
• De-escalation techniques
• Physical fitness and endurance
• Basic computer and records systems