Detention Deputy - Sheriff

Wichita, Kansas

Schedule: Shift work – hours and days vary

Join a team dedicated to safety, service, and professionalism. Sedgwick County is seeking motivated individuals to serve as Detention Deputies within the detention facility. This role offers the opportunity to build a rewarding public safety career while working in a fast-paced environment that values teamwork, accountability, and community impact.

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid leave and holidays
• Retirement plans through KPERS
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career advancement opportunities
• Regular compensation reviews

Detention Deputies are responsible for maintaining the safety, security, and orderly operation of the detention facility. Deputies supervise inmate movement and activities, respond to emergencies, enforce facility policies, and ensure the safety of staff, inmates, and visitors.

• Process inmates during intake and release procedures, including searches, fingerprinting, photographs, and property inventory
• Monitor inmate behavior and enforce facility rules and regulations
• Respond to incidents including medical emergencies, disturbances, and fights
• Operate security systems including cameras, doors, alarms, elevators, and monitoring equipment
• Conduct inmate counts, supervise visitation, and monitor recreation activities
• Escort inmates, medical staff, visitors, and contractors throughout the facility
• Prepare detailed incident and operational reports
• Maintain security and prevent contraband, escapes, and safety violations
• Assist with meal distribution, housing unit operations, and inmate supervision
• Utilize defensive tactics and restraint techniques when necessary

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Strong communication, observation, and decision-making skills
• No felony convictions or crimes involving dishonesty, including diversions or expungements

If you are looking for a stable and rewarding career in public safety where you can make a difference everyday, apply today to join Sedgwick County’s Detention team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer