Corrections Deputy Sheriff (Certified)

Stuart, FL
Martin County Sheriff's Office

Salary: $68,902.00 Annually

Closing Date: 12/31/2024

Position Summary:

The Deputy Sheriff, under the direct supervision of the Sergeant, performs varied assignments maintaining order and discipline among detainees remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. The Deputy Sheriff 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:

  • Maintain security and accountability for tools, equipment, and facility keys.
  • Record and document all required information pertaining to logs including but not limited to housing, 15 minute watch, single cell restriction, restraint, and confinement logs.
  • Conduct 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.
  • Provide direct supervision and documentation of inmates and their movement within the housing areas of the facility and secure perimeter, including verifying accurate identification and counts.
  • Provide direct supervision and documentation of inmates and their movement while transporting, including verifying accurate identification and counts.
  • Control, subdue, and restrain inmates by the use of proper restraining hold or device without causing undue pain or injury.
  • Respond in a timely manner to inmate requests for medical treatment and monitor the health and welfare of all inmates as assigned. Render emergency first aid as required.
  • Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at Correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
  • Respond to an escape or attempted escape by sealing off potential escape routes and use 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.
  • Break up fights among inmates and restrain disorderly inmates. Use appropriate self-defense tactics to deflect assault by inmates.
  • Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
  • Administer CPR and first aid.

Requirements:

  • Graduation from High school or an equivalent program.
  • Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
  • Certification from a Department of Law Enforcement Police Standards and Training Commission as a Corrections Officer.