Detentions Center

Detention Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Rio Blanco County Detention Center to provide a safe and secure confinement to all persons remanded to the custody of the Sheriff's office. The Detention Center services the secure detention needs of the criminal justice community, together with public safety needs for the citizens of Rio Blanco County. This is accomplished by providing housing for pretrial detainees and sentenced persons in a direct supervision environment. All incarcerations are managed by policies that hold the inmates accountable for their behavior. The Rio Blanco County Detention Center is committed to the principles of basic human rights and dignity afforded all persons incarcerated, as embodied within the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Colorado.

DETENTIONS DEPUTY JOB OPENING
 Salary: $20.05/hr
Work Schedule: Full Time
Job Type: Non-Exempt Announcement #: 2111
 Position Closes: Open until filled
Job Summary: Provides for the basic needs, access to the legal system, and secure housing for inmates. Operates the Detention Center in a humane way, providing an atmosphere conducive to rehabilitation, but in keeping with the primary goal of safety of the staff, the public, and the inmates.

JOB APPLICATION
PERSONAL HISTORY QUESTION

NOTE: All inmates are issued a handbook upon entering the facility that explains the detention center rules, the inmate's rights and responsibilities.

DETENTION CENTER VISITATION: 
Video Visitation: 5:00 am-10:00 pm seven days a week

Detention Center Fees
Bond Fee Any bond completed by a Rio Blanco County deputy, will result in the defendant being charged this fee.	$10.00
Booking Fee Upon being booked into the Rio Blanco County Jail, you will be assessed this fee. This does not apply to people turning themselves in to serve a sentence. If you are not convicted of the crime you are  accused of, you will be refunded this fee.	$30.00
Work Release - In County Sentence If the court grants you the privilege to leave the jail for work, you will be assessed this fee per day.	$40.00
Work Release - Out of County Sentence If you wish to complete your out of county sentence in the Rio Blanco  County jail, you must obtain permission from RBC Jail Command Staff and have a court order allowing the transfer of your sentence.	$45.00
Weekender Fee If the court has allowed a defendant to serve a sentence on the  weekends only, the defendant will be charged this fee at every weekend check-in.	$40.00
DOC Hold The Department of Corrections will be assessed this fee, daily, for the housing of any DOC inmate.	$58.56

PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE DETENTION CENTER 
"TAC" Transport Across Colorado
"NWS" Northwest Shuttle
Victim Information and Notification Everyday "VINE"