Detention Deputy - SHERIFF-KPERS Job at Sedgwick County, Wichita, KS

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  • Sedgwick County
  • Wichita, KS

Job Description

Department: Detention-KPERS  

Job ID: 13012

Pay:  $27.38 per hour

Work Schedule: Shift work, days off vary with two consecutive days off.

 

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits .

 

 

Step into a career with purpose.

 

At Sedgwick County, a Detention Deputy does more than maintain security. They protect people, respond when it matters most, and help keep the community safe. This is a career for individuals who stay calm under pressure, lead with professionalism, and want their work to mean something every day.

 

As a Detention Deputy, you will work in a fast-paced environment where sound judgment, accountability, and teamwork are essential. You will help maintain order, monitor inmate safety and behavior, respond to emergencies, operate secure systems, and support the daily operation of the facility.

 

In this role, you will:

  • Help maintain safety, security, and order throughout the facility
  • Monitor inmate movement, behavior, and well-being
  • Respond to fights, medical emergencies, and other critical incidents
  • Conduct searches, head counts, and security checks
  • Operate cameras, doors, alarms, and other control systems
  • Prepare accurate logs and incident reports
  • Help prevent escapes, contraband, and injury to inmates, staff, and visitors
  • Support daily operations including meals, visitation, recreation, and clinic security

 

This position offers the chance to build a meaningful career in law enforcement while serving Sedgwick County with integrity, professionalism, and purpose.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • No record of criminal conviction, diversion, or expungement of any felony or crime of dishonesty, or the equivalent under the uniform code of military justice.

 

 

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas

 

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Shift work

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