Description

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Tippecanoe County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodation to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job unless the accommodation would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Transport Special Deputy for Tippecanoe County Sheriff/Jail Department, responsible for transporting inmates to/from the jail facility.

DUTIES:

• Transports inmates and juvenile detainees to/from various locations, including other states, courts, medical appointments, Department of Corrections (DOC), funerals, other appointments as directed by courts, and other detention facilities. Periodically transports individuals to mental health or other care facilities as ordered by court. Communicates with other law enforcement agencies, courts and related departments to coordinate transport/extradition activity.
• Maintains courtroom security at courthouse and jail courtroom, while in session, including searching suspects/arrestees and facilities, seizing weapons and/or contraband. Assists Court Jail Deputies with daily operations as needed. Assists Patrol Deputies and Court Special Deputies with security during special events. 
• Detains subjects by court order or as needed, including maintaining custody of detainees in holding area in absence of Deputy. Escorts detainees to and from courtroom.
• Serves various legal documents as assigned, such as summonses, court orders to appear, and notices of hearings. Delivers returned documents to appropriate individuals/departments as required. 
• Maintains various records on logs and/or computer and prepares and submits required reports according to department deadlines. 
• Ensures assigned department vehicles receive routine monthly maintenance and other repairs as needed.
• Periodically performs other duties of Jail Special Deputies/Jail Special Deputy Supervisors, including, but not limited to, maintaining accurate accounting of all inmates, performing booking and bonding procedures of individuals being detained, escorting inmates to/from activities in the jail facility, issuing/monitoring prescribed medications according to physician's orders, and ensuring inmates receive proper medical attention as needed. Periodically administers random drug tests as required.
• Assists medical department with picking up medications and supplies. 
• Periodically attends meetings and training sessions as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

I. JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

• High school diploma or HSE.  
• Ability to obtain required certifications.
• Possession of and ability to maintain Handgun Course of Fire, as required by Indiana Law Enforcement Training Board.
• Ability to meet all department hiring and retention requirements, including not posing a direct threat to the health and safety of other individuals in the workplace.  
• Working knowledge of and ability to follow and make practical application of customary practices, procedures, rules, regulations, and personnel policies of the department.  
• Working knowledge of standard English grammar, spelling and punctuation, and ability to prepare required forms and reports within department deadlines. 
• Working knowledge of and ability to properly use all assigned department uniforms and/or equipment, including computer, printer, typewriter, calculator, breathalyzer, camera, fingerprint equipment, intercom system, radio, telephone, surveillance/monitoring and video cameras, handgun, tear gas, handcuffs, leg irons, pepper spray, restraints, and electric locking devices.
• Ability to obey all written and oral orders/directives from department superiors.
• Ability to appropriately receive, secure and account for articles received in evidence, personal belongings of inmates, and monies.
• Ability to competently serve the public and inmate population with diplomacy and respect, including occasional encounters with irate/hostile persons.
• Ability to physically perform the essential duties of the position, including, but not limited to, sitting and walking at will, walking/standing and/or sitting for long periods, lifting objects weighing more than 50 pounds, crouching/kneeling, keyboarding, bending, close/far vision, reaching, handling/ grasping/fingering objects, hearing sounds/communication, speaking clearly, and physically restraining inmates during emergency situations.
• Ability to deal swiftly, rationally, and decisively with potentially violent individuals in precarious situations and perform duties despite the stress of potential injuries and/or loss of life to self and/or others. Ability to de-escalate volatile situations by means of conversation/negotiation and use physical force as situations demand.
• Ability to effectively listen, comprehend and communicate with co-workers, other County departments, inmates and their family members, other law enforcement agencies, Department of Corrections, and the public by intercom, radio, telephone or in person, including being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.
• Ability to provide public access to, or maintain confidentiality of, department information and records according to State requirements. 
• Ability to comply with all employer and department polices and work rules, including, but not limited to, attendance, safety, drug-free workplace, and personal conduct. 
• Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written or oral instructions and present findings in oral or written form. 
• Ability to compare or observe similarities and differences between data, people, and things.
• Ability to work alone or with others in a team environment with minimum supervision.
• Ability to occasionally work evening, weekends, irregular and/or extended hours and occasionally travel out of town to transport inmates, but not overnight.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with demonstrated safe driving record.

II. RESPONSIBILITY:

Incumbent performs standard, recurring duties according to well-established department policies and procedures. Incumbent selects applicable methods and takes authoritative action in response to situational demands. Incumbent's work is primarily reviewed for compliance with department policies and procedures. Errors in decisions or work are usually prevented through procedural safeguards and may lead to work delays to other departments/agencies and/or endangerment of self and/or others.

III. PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS:

Incumbent maintains frequent contact with co-workers, other County departments, inmates and their family members, other law enforcement agencies, Department of Corrections, and the public for a variety of purposes, including exchanging information, explaining policies and procedures, and supervising inmates. Incumbent's work frequently involves non-routine problem-solving to gain cooperation of law offenders in situations that may jeopardize the safety of the public, co-workers and/or incumbent.

Incumbent reports directly to Captain/Jail Commander.

IV. PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbent performs duties in a vehicle transporting inmates and in a jail facility, involving sitting and walking at will, sitting/standing/walking for long periods, lifting/carrying objects weighing more than 50 pounds, crouching/kneeling, bending, close/vision, reaching, handling/grasping/fingering objects, speaking clearly, driving, keyboarding, and hearing sounds/communication. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the hazards associated with jail operations, such as potentially violent individuals and communicable disease.  

No prolonged extreme physical demands are associated with normal duties or assignments, but incumbent may exert strenuous physical effort during emergency situations, such as running distances under one mile and/or physically restraining inmates. Incumbent must perform duties despite the stress of potential injury and/or loss of life to self and/or others.