Police Officer
Salary: $53,000.06 – $84,728.38 Annually
Position Summary:
Work is performed under the direction of the Detention Sergeant or higher ranked supervisor. Performance is evaluated through conferences, observation, results obtained, and appropriate employee performance appraisals.
Essential Functions:
- Make periodic tours of the jail to inspect for security, including head counts
- Release inmates from cell areas to outside recreation areas or other program areas; operates security doors and equipment
- Receive prisoners from law enforcement officers and adhere to clearly established procedures for inmate processing including: searching, fingerprinting and photographing
- Release inmates from jail on proper authorization and return articles of clothing and other personal property to the inmate
- Receive and review cash and security bail bonds for accuracy and authenticity
- Prepare disposition reports of prisoners confined in the facility
- Answer routine inmate questions
- Supervise the distribution of meals, medication, and mail in inmate housing areas
- Transport inmates to and from court appearances as required
- Make observations of inmate attitude, behavior, and physical conditions and report problems to the shift commander or treatment staff as required
- Restrain inmates for the protection of themselves or others through the use of defensive tactics, OC spray, or Taser equipment
- Perform related duties as required
Requirements:
- Meet or exceed all applicable standards required by Florida Law for Correctional Officers
- Successfully complete the ACSO Field Training Officer program requirements
- Must meet or exceed all applicable physical agility standards required by ACSO
- Meet requirements for use of defensive tactics and use of issued or available equipment, including OC spray and Taser
- CJSTC/FDLE Correctional Officer Certification
- Current, valid Florida driver license
- High School/GED
Preferred Requirements:
- Associate’s Degree.
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Preferred Major(s): Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or other related field.