JOB
In order to apply for this position, you MUST be certified in the State of Florida as a Correctional Officer.
This position performs essential correctional officers responsibilities as a state
CERTIFIED corrections officer. This role involves care, custody, and control of inmates with professionalism, integrity, and compassion. The entry level compensation for this position is
$50,420.00 (
$49,920 + $500 Retention Incentive), Additional pay based on experience above (3) years.
This position has an additional sign-on incentive of
$5,000! EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Read, comprehend, and implement actions required to carry out post orders written for assigned post.
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Monitor the safety practices and the preparation and dissemination of reports as required by policy.
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Perform searches of people and objects capable of concealing contraband, buildings and outdoor areas which will involve detecting and identifying objects, moving throughout the facility building(s) and/or grounds for long periods of time and detaining people.
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Function in confined areas including such things as serving food, working rotating shifts, extended patrol and physically checking doors and gates to ensure they are secure.
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Issue clothing and linen to housing units and requisitioned supplies as directed.
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Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates and others encountered in an antagonistic environment.
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Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
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Ability to remain alert and react quickly and calmly in high stress situations.
NOTE: These are illustrative duties. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Qualified applicants will be required to pass a physical abilities test to advance in the selection process.
Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must then successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA), and drug screening.
