Corrections Officer (Certified & Trainee)

DeLand, FL
Volusia County Sheriff

Salary: $52,148

Position Summary:
The County of Volusia is seeking Certified Corrections Officers and Corrections Officer Trainees for the Corrections Division. These positions are located in Daytona Beach, Florida; and will be responsible for providing custody, control, care and general welfare of inmates detained in the County Correctional Facilities.
Essential Functions:

  • Admits and releases persons committed to the County correctional facilities.
  • Places inmates under confinement in cells or other jail areas as directed, and cares for them as long as they are confined therein.
  • Maintains good order and conduct and is responsible for the care, general welfare, and feeding of inmates, as assigned.
  • Maintains the area of assigned responsibility in a clean, sanitary, and orderly manner.
  • Assigns and directs inmates in such work details as required.
  • Patrols cell blocks.
  • Takes periodic counts of inmates in cell blocks.
  • Exercises reasonable and/or special care or action, as the need dictates or as directed, in handling special or unusual inmates or other emergency situations.
  • Checks inmates and cell areas for contraband, escape attempts, unauthorized articles, weapons, etc.
  • Is held accountable for tools and equipment of the area of responsibility.
  • Responsible for the thorough search and removal of all unauthorized personal articles and contraband from all prisoners to be confined or detained in the County’s correctional facilities.
  • Performs clerical duties related to the receipt and release of inmates.
  • May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
  • Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
  • Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
  • Responds to emergency situations.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Possession of a current Corrections Certification issued by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
  • Must be a United States Citizen (per F.S. 943.13).
  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age (per F.S. 943.13).
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of appointment. Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license within 30 days of appointment and maintain thereafter.
  • Must have passed the CJ-BAT

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/volusiaco/jobs/4279135/corrections-officer-certified-trainee-corrections-division