Corrections Officer (Certified) ($8,000 Bonus) – Corrections Department – Jail

Salary: $21.79/hr

Position Summary:

This class is assigned to provide care, custody, movement, and control of inmates.

Essential Functions:

• Patrols housing units to provide care, custody, and control of inmates
• Provides security of inmates, civilians, and staff during visitation, physical recreation, and other inmate movements
• Participates in investigating inmate disciplinary infractions, which includes collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and securing crime scenes
• Prepares detailed and accurate reports, records, statistics, and/or logs on daily activities
• Responds to emergency situations and renders emergency assistance at accidents and/or catastrophic situations
• Serves criminal warrants and/or other legal documents
• Transports inmates, suspects, and/or applicable individuals to appropriate facilities and/or locations
• Attends court to testify in trials and/or participate in depositions
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), minimum age of 18, and one year of experience performing work as a certified corrections officer/detention deputy; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.
• Criminal Justice Standard and Training Commission (CJSTC) certification
• Florida Department Law Enforcement (FDLE) certification
• Valid driver’s license from state of residence