Limited Duty Jail Deputy

Are you passionate about justice and community safety? Do you want to make a positive difference in the community where you live? If you answered YES then we want YOU! Take the next step towards a career in law enforcement and apply to be a Limited Duty Jail Deputy in the Benton County Sheriff's Office! Benton County is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. We will train. JOB SUMMARY The Limited Duty Jail Deputy maintains the order, discipline and security of the County Jail and assists in the processing of persons into and releases persons from the jail within established guidelines. Deputies are responsible for documenting daily events and activities and maintaining current and accurate custody information as well as maintaining relations and addressing needs of attorneys, the court and the general public. Click here for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position. First review of applications will be July 31, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may or may not be considered. Please note that this recruitment may close at any time after the first review date. PLEASE NOTE: This is an on-call position not to exceed 1040 hours worked in a fiscal year. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Safety of Adults in Custody, Staff and General Public. Security of the Facility Monitoring, inspecting, searching, counseling and providing direct services to the population of adults in custody and control room operations. Intake and Release of Persons Assist with bookings and releases of adults in custody including, clothed and unclothed searches, data collection, verifying and entry; screening for medical and or mental health concerns; inventory and securing of property and funds belonging to adults in custody. Documentation of Occurrences and Events Maintaining accurate and current custody documents, computerized activity logs, visitation log, receipts, distribution of facility reports, and completing officer reports related to routine and emergency incidents, rule violations, possible criminal activities, and use of force incidents. Public Relations Answering phones, scheduling visits with social and professional visitors, maintaining positive working relations with other criminal justice professionals and addressing concerns and questions from adults in custody's family and friends. Medical Distribution Setting up and administering medicines and medical orders as ordered or directed by Facility Medical Staff. Rehabilitative Programming Assist with educational or rehabilitative programming to the population of adults in custody. Counseling and referral of adults in custody. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The following minimum qualifications are required for this position: Must be a U.S. Citizen High school diploma or GED equivalent 18 years of age at time of hire Valid State issued Driver's License with good driving record. Special Requirements Successfully pass a background investigation, psychological exam, and medical evaluation before being hired. First Aid and CPR Certifications within 3 months of hiring Ability to work any shift Must successfully pass the written POST (Police Officer Selection Test) by a minimum of 70% overall. Test is no cost to you and consists of Math, Reading, Grammar and Writing. Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, running, grasping, feeling, talking