Detention Deputy

Winter Haven, FL
Polk County Sheriff

Salary: $58,474.21/Yr. – $74,395.36/Yr.

Position Summary:

The Detention Deputy monitors, controls and accounts for incarcerated inmates and civilian visitors while at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office detention facilities.

Essential Functions:

  • Operate remote control panel.
  • Operate manual cell locks.
  • Conduct inmate counts.
  • Verify inmate counts.
  • Patrol/observe housing/confinement areas.
  • Maintain security of keys.
  • Maintain control room or office logs.
  • Control civilian traffic in restricted areas.
  • Patrol and inspect perimeter of facility.
  • Operate jail or annex sally ports or gates.
  • Monitor closed-circuit television.
  • Escort visitors or vendors.
  • Supervise inmate barber.
  • Prevent escape attempts.
  • Obtain medical or dental assistance.
  • Report unusual emergency situations.
  • Direct evacuation.
  • Apply restraints.
  • Subdue disorderly inmates.
  • Search confinement areas.
  • Search inmate property.
  • Strip-search inmate.
  • Verify office log.
  • Maintain housing or dormitory log
  • Supervise inmates during recreation.
  • Observe inmate in medical isolation.
  • Inspect fire fighting equipment.
  • Resolve inmate disputes.
  • Supervise trusty distributing food trays.
  • Supervise inmates during medical visit.
  • Move inmate in and out of cell

Requirements:

  • High School or GED.
  • Valid Florida driver’s license.
  • State of Florida, Basic Recruit Certificate of Corrections Compliance after completion of training in accordance with the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
  • Successful completion of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Floor Training and Evaluation Program.
  • Dual certification required for K-9 assignment.