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Under the direct supervision of Correctional Command Staff, Lobby Control Deputies are assigned to the Correctional Division of the Ingham County Sheriff's Office. Assist in meeting the inmates' needs, coordinate, monitor and/or document all movement in secured areas of the jail. Maintain equipment, attend court and report rule violations and other incidents as needed.
1. Serves, in many instances, as the first professional point of contact, in person and/or by phone, for the Ingham County Sheriff's Office to facilitate information sharing or visits for attorneys, clergy, vendors, family/friends of inmates, and other service providers.
2. Assist in meeting the inmates' needs, requests and problems, in a fair, humane manner, following established policies.
3. Monitor, control and document the movement of all persons in and out secured part of the facility who enter through the jail lobby.
4. Receive and answer inquiries from law enforcement, government agencies and the public concerning the status of incarcerated persons.
5. Coordinate the movement and participation of inmates for professional visits/consultation.
6. Maintain a chronological record of daily activity.
7. Search visitors who enter the secured part of the facility, as policy dictates.
8. Maintain key control and inspect safety equipment daily.
9. Report incidents of rule violations, by visitors, as they occur and other reports as situations dictate.
10. Maintain competency in the use of the security radios, door control systems and the jail management systems under the authorization granted.
11. Attend court on and off duty when required by a subpoena.
12. Attend and participate in Sheriff's Office authorized training as deemed appropriate to carry out the functions of the position
13. Work mandatory overtime when directed by a supervisor.
14. Follow the lawful orders from their superior officers concerning all aspects of the Sheriff's Office pertaining to assignments, duties and tasks.
Other Functions:
Performs other duties as assigned.
(The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified.)
Experience: Prior corrections work experience preferred.
Other Requirements:
Physical state of being must ensure job duties and departmental expectations can be accomplished.
Uncorrected vision correctable to 20/20 vision in each eye by soft contact lenses, gas permeable lenses and/or extended wear lenses. No greater than 20/40 vision in each eye correctable to 20/20 with glasses. Must not be color blind.
Must have no prior felony convictions (includes expunged convictions).
Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
Must meet entrance requirements for Sheriff's Office as stated above.
Must pass a stringent background investigation.
Must pass a physical exam
(The qualifications listed above are intended to represent the minimum skills and experience levels associated with performing the duties and responsibilities contained in this job description. The qualifications should not be viewed as expressing absolute employment or promotional standards, but as general guidelines that should be considered along with other job related selection or promotional criteria.)
Physical Requirements/Working conditions:
Required to communicate verbally and effectively by listening to people and by giving information, direction, and commands.
Must be able to perform Corrections Deputy functions of the Lobby Control area while working in shifts with other part time or full time Deputies, and unanticipated overtime as necessary.
Required to perform searches of persons which involve touching and feeling to detect potential weapons and contraband.
Must be capable of physically restraining inmates if necessary.
Must be capable of reading and comprehending rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for purposes of ensuring appropriate officer behavior/response and performing enforcement activities involving the inmates.
Must be capable of performing tasks which require lifting, carrying supplies, and mail bags/delivers.
(This job requires the ability to perform the essential functions contained in this description. These include, but are not limited to, the requirements listed above. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants unable to fulfill one or more of these requirements.)
May 2019
Employment Type: Special Part Time
