Police Officer

Philadelphia, PA
Amtrak Police Department

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.