licensed practical nurse

deputy sheriff

registered nurse

juvenile correctional officer

specialist

SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE

Pros:
- Quality insurance/benefits
- Constant opportunity to bolster wages
- Excellent job security
- Fulfilling work

Cons:
- Staffing shortages never go away
- Management is poor
- Work/life balance is terrible
- Advancement opportunities lack

4-year dispatcher here. This job's health insurance and retirement package are excellent. The work is also prestigious, engaging & consistent. Compensation is decent considering the benefits, requirements, & technical level of the position. Now for the problems....

This division is constantly understaffed. The benefit of this is that opportunities for overtime are numerous and keeping your job is all but guaranteed. Hours are 5:30-5:30, shift work, which would normally allow for several weekdays off. However, mandatory overtime to cover shortages will eat into that. This also makes it difficult to secure scheduled leave (if you aren't a supervisor, that is). You will be guilted & threatened with reprimand for unscheduled leave (calling out sick, family emergencies, etc.) but no disciplinary action can be taken because they can't afford to lose you.

Management has tried to address staffing issues with little success. It boils down to an inability (or unwillingness) to confront poor work ethic, which burdens the few remaining employees who pull most of the weight. Opportunity for advancement (scarce already) is not based on quality of work and has tremendously little to do with seniority/work history, so it really should not surprise anyone that good employees are trying to leave.

In my opinion, the best candidate for this job is a recent high school/college graduate who is young, single, and ready to make work the center of his/her life for the next several years. It is a stable & fun job with minimal entry requirements, room to pad your paycheck, and great health coverage. If you are family-oriented, trying to build a career, or have the credentials/resume for a higher entry-level position, you will be treated better elsewhere.

The people that go to jail are not all murderers and robbers, some people just make dumb mistakes, other people are caught up in the states' in-adequacy to fund treatment and housing to the mentally ill and homeless.           

Some people didn't pay their tickets or fines, or he/she got in a heated argument with loved ones, accused of minor wrong doings, homeless people caught shop lifting food or clothing; Mental ill people who could not afford getting their medications homeless, and in crisis;  there are a lot of reasons why people go to jail, and most of these people have little means to take care of them selves medically. 

Helping these people with their medical  and mental health conditions. diabetes, asthma, dialysis, chronic pain issues. or Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Depression and Anxiety issues.

 Giving them education and emotional support is a wonderful job that I really love and is all about the nursing profession. 

Staff at John E Polk, treat people with respect, dignity and non- judge mentally because that's what the courts are there for, we just try are best to do our job and help people along the way may it be inmates, family or visitors.

You experience several areas and levels of training and must become certified thru both the sheriff's department as well as FDOT -  We are the eyes and ears of law enforcement while on the job - The general public views us as pillars of the community - Our  most crucial objective is to help children cross busy intersections and for both to remain safe -                                                                                Standing (either 2 or 4 hrs) is a requirement - Being able to tolerate the weather elements including rain/heat is also mandatory- Other counties start their guard positions at a higher salary scale and therefore I feel we are not competitive in this particular position- Since the position is considered part time no benefits are included - We are offered special event discounts when they are also offered to a first responder as well  - If there are internal full time positions they are posted for our choice of advancement pending qualification -
This position is a good one when compared to overall jobs seniors are seeking and job skills are a minimum - Also when needing an additional income supplement to one's already retirement amount this does prove to be very helpful

What is the best part of working at the company?
Everything was great hours co workers and command staff as well as work area, tools, and whatever was needed and or required to do a good job with my duties along with respect for all involved with my employment for 15 years was like working with close friends or family members at Seminole County Sheriff's Office in JPC Corrections.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
NONE in my opinion...other than traffic to and from work at times to be on time for daily or nightly briefing...

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment was good in general and especially good with co workers, variety of staff members and command personnel that made one comfortable and safe in doing their job...especially when one worked  all night shifts from sundown to sunup.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Being that it was a correctional center it was very good and very interesting at times when things could be become totally quiet or at times loud and exciting but always in a safe atmosphere due to all working together no matter what was occurring...

Maintains close relations with local law enforcement agency, maintain cooperative and professional working relations with organizations and other agencies involved with child protective investigations, such as community based providers, Children’s Legal Services, the Child Protective Team, Law Enforcement, medical, personal, school, and other community/agency resources.

Very demanding and can be emotionally difficult depending on the case. Must be able to separate, your work and home life, this job can consume you if you allow it to. Huge support system in the department, as well as the entire Sheriffs Office, Family environment.

If you aren't use to shift work and being on call, this is not the job for you, can be very long hours. You do not go home until your case is complete and you ensure that all of the children are safe. Be open minded and prepared to work hard and you will save and change lives. One of the hardest jobs I have ever done, but also the most rewarding.

The Sheriff's office is an excellent place to work and if you are passionate about giving back then this is definitely a good fit.  Management,  however; can keep you from advancing.  There is no room for advancement when you get into a department and the manager blocks you from exceeding outside the department.  The workplace culture is that you become family with your fellow deputies and dispatchers.  It is one big cohesive team coming together for the greater good of the community.  The hardest part of the job is not knowing how a call is going to end up, knowing if your teammates are going to make it home at the end of the shift, or how the next call is going to effect your long term mental stability.  The most enjoyable part of the job is providing a safe environment for the community, and being given a genuine thank you.

I recently started working as a School Crossing Guard and cannot nearly express my gratitude for their superior management, excellent training program, positive work environment, and for the potential to be able to begin to work within the public safety field. 
A typical day at work for me consists of greeting parents/children/families as they come to and leave from school, while maintaining their safety, and helping them to safely cross the street.  What I would consider to be the most rewarding parts of the job would be protecting families and children so they can safely attend school and getting to know each family and child as I continue to see them twice daily. 
I love my position and would highly recommend working here.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Teamwork, respectful staff. Inmates receive the current best healthcare practice. 
Enjoy being at work and working with the staff.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Preparing for a survey. Working together to make everything perfect for the surveyors. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Correction and medical work together as a team. Inmates are treated respectful most of the time because the chief is very involved with healthcare provided.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Beautiful, rewarding, happy and productive.

This Sheriff's Office is like most others. Political. It's not what you know, it's who you know. Still, they will recognize good workers fairly, but as far as advancement goes, if you don't know anyone in the know, it's going to take you a bit longer than it should to reach your desired position. Upper management is great. Middle management, not so much. My advice, if you don't know anyone in the Sheriff's Office who can push you along, keep your head down and stay away from the gossip. If you do that, you might just have a chance at getting promoted or working for a specialized investigations team.

Provide safe and effective care of inmates with alcohol and drug detoxification, medical and mental health services. psychiatric problems including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, personality disorders, eating disorders and substance abuse problems, including but are not limited to, nursing interventions and their documentation, case finding, health teaching/counseling and provision of supportive and/or restorative care to return to the community.  Provide care to inmates in a county jail with over thousand inmates. Care included, triage, wound care, and follow up with MD or pharmacy regarding patient medications

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