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Deputy	Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and directions from Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captains. Monitors vehicular traffic, issues traffic citations, removes dangerous and unlawful drivers and vehicles from the roadways, and investigates traffic accidents. Checks facilities and properties for possible criminal activity, and responds to and investigates reports of criminal activities, and public and domestic disturbances. Books individuals into jail, and observes, monitors, and controls jail inmates. Directs and controls inmates being transported outside the jail facility. Prepares courtrooms for trial activities, observes and monitors courtroom proceedings, and monitors and directs the activity of jury members outside the courtroom. Prepares and maintains records, logs, and reports of activities, incidents, and offenses. Performs other duties and activities as directed.

Detention	Reports to and receives assignments, instructions, and direction from Sergeants, Lieutenants, and Captains. Reads pass-on logs and receives activity briefing’s from off-going shift personnel. Observes and monitors jail inmates, and detects and deters improper or unacceptable behavior. Controls and directs inmates while out of cell areas during transfers, work assignments, meals, recreation, etc. Books inmates into Inmate Processing Center and performs searches of individuals and jail cells to locate weapons or contraband. Prepares logs, records, and reports of jail activities. Performs other duties and activities as directed.

Communications	Operates assigned radio frequencies of the Harris County Sheriff’s Department. Receives, processes and disseminates information. Assigned general responsibility for basic office operations. Exercises discretionary authority with frequent supervision and instructions. Has frequent access to confidential information.

Medical	Renders general nursing care to patients in accordance with approved nursing techniques. Assigned delegated responsibility. Exercises varying levels of professional discretionary authority with frequent supervision and instruction. Has access to confidential information. Functions as shift supervisor, who directs controls and coordinates all clinical activity on assigned shift in compliance with policies and procedures. Maintains assignment schedule of medical personnel to include timekeeping functions. Performs physical assessments of patients, updates medical charts, administers medications, assists physicians in examinations, performs basic medical treatments, and screens incoming patients. Instructs and trains personnel in medical procedures, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Maintains area so it is safe, clean and well stocked. Enforces infection control procedures. Evaluates medical care provided to patients. Compiles data and submits reports as required. Complies with all civil service, departmental, bureau and division rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures. Performs other assignments and duties as required and/or necessary.