Detention Deputy
(Male, Age 56) from Jay, NY
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At a Glance
Current Job
Basic data on your current job
| Job Title | Detention Deputy |
|---|---|
| Salary | $30,000 |
| Other Compensation | None Set |
| Hours/Week | 42 |
| Company Size | (not answered) |
| Location | Jay, NY |
| Years Experience | 7 years |
Career Ratings
Opinions on your CAREER overall (i.e. not just your current job)
| Years in Career | 0 |
|---|---|
| Education | (not answered) |
| Income Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Interest Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Work-Life Rating | 0 / 10 |
| Fulfilment Rating | 0 / 10 |
Current job Q&A
Describe the type of organization you work for.
County Sheriff Department
Describe your job role and responsibilities.
I work in the Booking Department. I recieve all new intakes. Finger print and take pictures. Enter all information in computer. release inmates at time of bond paid or end of sentence
Please list an additional benefits (beyond compensation) that you receive.
20hrs leave, 20hrs sick leave Blue cross blue shield
Do you feel you are under/over or well/fairly compensated at your current position?
UNDER
Does your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this something you like/dislike about your job? Please explain.
I work with a team of 5 could use more help
Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
Yes
Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
Yes
Describe your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what you like/dislike about working in it.
county jail
Please rate each of the following aspects of your current job on a scale of 1-10 (10 being the highest/best):
Income: 7
Benefits: 5
Hours: 6
Co-Workers: 1
Supervisors: 4
Job Title: 8
Level of Responsibility: 2
The Actual Work: 3
A day in the life of…
Please describe a typical workday for you in your current job:
| 5am to 6am | |
| 6am to 7am | |
| 7am to 8am | been at work now 1 hr, compleated muster and pass down from night shift, now booking all those left over from night shift |
| 8am to 9am | most days have compleated the night shift pass down and started at least 3 new intakes |
| 9am to 10am | have left the booking area and reported to the medical area to take care of the medical inmates |
| 10am to 11am | searved lunch to medical inmates and compleated the medicl screening of those that needed it |
| 11am to 12pm | reported back to the booking area and took in at least 4 new intakes |
| 12pm to 1pm | |
| 1pm to 2pm | |
| 2pm to 3pm | |
| 3pm to 4pm | |
| 4pm to 5pm | |
| 5pm to 6pm | compleated new intake s and prepare for night shift to report in |
| 6pm to 7pm | went home its a 12.25 hr day |
| 7pm to 8pm | |
| 8pm to 9pm | |
| 9pm to 10pm | |
| 10pm to 11pm | |
| 11pm to 12am |
Table of Contents
How you got your job
How did you get your current job?
family
What was the application process?
paper app
Did you have to interview for your current job? If yes, what did the interview process entail?
5 man board
If you can remember, what questions were you asked during the interview?
Do you feel your employer properly prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes
Was there training for your current position? If yes, what did it entail?
acadamy
Do you feel your educational background prepared you for your job? Explain.
yes
If applicable, do you feel your internship experience helped you prepare for your job?
yes
If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
go to school
What skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a position like yours?
very good social skills, the tech stuff comes in school
Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes
What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
watch and see how other people do it then choose your own style
Long-term career plans
Is your current employment part of your overall career plan? Why or why not?
no
What are your current career goals?
retire
Is there anything else you would like to share about your career?
Prior work history
Please list your most recent jobs prior to this current job:
| Title | Length | Salary | Description | |
| Prior Job 1 | sfc | 21years | ||
| Prior Job 2 | maintainance | 5years | 800month |
Educational background
Please list your educational background:
High School GPA:4
| GPA | School | Degree | |
| College (Undergraduate) or Technical/Vocational |
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| Graduate or Professional (Masters or Doctorate) |
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