Corrections Deputy (Certified)

Cocoa, FL
Brevard County Sheriff's Office

Salary: $50,648.00 – $73,756.80 Annually.

Position Summary:

This class performs varied assignments maintaining order and discipline among detainees remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. This class is responsible for the supervision, protection, care, custody and control or investigation of incarcerated inmates and other detainees. This class works under general supervision and requires considerable judgment, initiative, and skill in a variety of situations.

Essential Functions:

  • Observes work area and activities and reports/responds to any unusual or abnormal inmate behaviors or physical conditions; counsels inmates.
  • Maintains security and accountability for tools, equipment, and facility keys.
  • Accurately records and documents all required information pertaining to logs including but not limited to housing, 15 minute watch, single cell restriction, restraint, and confinement logs.
  • Conducts a variety of searches/inspections of individuals, materials and facilities for contraband, evidence, escape attempts, unauthorized articles, weapons, evidence of unauthorized activities, and rule infractions.
  • Provides direct supervision and documentation of inmates and their movement within the housing areas of the facility, secure perimeter or while transporting including verifying accurate identification and counts.
  • Controls, subdues, and restrains inmates by the use of proper restraining hold or device without causing undue pain or injury.
  • Responds in a timely manner to inmate requests for medical treatment and monitors the health and welfare of all inmates as assigned. Renders emergency first aid as required.
  • Responds to an escape or attempted escape by sealing off potential escape routes and uses the minimum amount of force required to stop the escapee(s) while maintaining control and custody of other inmates. Sound the alarm and report escape or attempted escape as soon as possible to the control room.
  • Resolves disruptive behavior by appropriate verbal orders, use of disciplinary procedures or appropriate use of force when needed. Must be able to defend themself, defend others or otherwise gain control of a physically resistant inmate..
  • Regular, dependable and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.

Requirements:

  • Be a U.S Citizen.
  • Be at least 18 years of age (upon date of hire).
  • High school diploma or GED from an accredited educational facility.
  • Valid Florida Drivers License (Must maintain for the duration of employment).
  • Be of Good Moral Character.
  • Certification by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Police Standards and Training Commission as Corrections Deputy.
  • This position requires a pre-employment medical and psychological examination, and successful completion of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office physical abilities test).
  • Must be able to respond to the jail, to include routine days off and remain on site during significant emergency situations such as hurricanes, disturbances or other natural disasters.