BCSO Detention Deputy - Transportation

Incumbents are responsible for the care, custody, control, and transportation of a detainee population during an assigned shift. Specific duties include transporting arrestees and detainees to/from state prison, doctor appointments, holding cells, jails, and courts, serving court orders and serving hospital guard duty, transportation of IVC’s to and from hospitals. Assisting Detention Officers with the booking and supervision of detainees.

This position’s primary responsibility is for the transport of inmates to and from Federal Court, hospitals, dentist, doctor appointments and any other inmate transportation needs and to perform a variety of duties pertaining to the safety and security of inmates in the custody of the County Detention Facility.

High School diploma or equivalent and completion of NC BLET Course; Must be 21 years of age.

Certification as a law enforcement officer in accordance with the North Carolina Sheriffs' Training and Standards Commission, Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.

• Transports detainees to and from the jail, county courthouse, holding cells, and doctor’s visits, ensuring care, custody, and control of detainees
• Prepares a variety of paperwork, logs, and/or related documentation
• Conducts searches of detainees to ensure safety of Officers and the public
• Participates in training sessions related to safety, security, firearms and procedures
• Work any post, assignment, or shift to support the 24-hour per day, 7-day a week operation. This includes nights, weekends, and holidays; and when the need arises, adjust their schedule to accomplish a mission or operational need
• Works mandatory overtime as assigned
• Cultivate inclusive and respectful working relationships that support a sense of belonging for all employees and community members.
• Performs the essential functions as described in the physical demands and work environment sections below
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices and procedures
• Knowledge of practices and procedures involved in inmate management.
• Knowledge of local laws, ordinances and the North Carolina General Statutes pertaining to the commitment and confinement of inmates.
• Ability to maintain discipline and order of inmates.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain courteous and tactful relationships with families of inmates, attorneys, ministers, and other persons concerned with the welfare of individual inmates.
• Ability to take prompt and effective action during detention facility emergencies and to exercise sound judgment to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
• Skill in the use of firearms and other law enforcement equipment

Buncombe County Government realizes the importance of a diverse professional workforce and the need to foster a responsive and innovative organizational culture, one that fully engages all of our employees, honoring and building on each employee's unique experiences, opinions, and perspective.

It is the policy of Buncombe County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, natural hair or hairstyles, ethnicity, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, marital or familial status, pregnancy, veteran status, religious belief or non-belief, age, or disability or any other legally protected class under federal or NC State law. EEO practices and employment decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation shall not be based on any of these protected classes. In addition, the County expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment or discrimination.