Top 25 Correctional deputy Jobs in Florida

Certified Corrections Deputy
Manatee County Sheriff's Office —Palmetto, FL
- $77,522.12 - $117,099.32 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Detention Deputy Trainee
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office —Tampa, FL
- $33.13 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
Corrections Deputy Trainee
Collier County Sheriff's Office —Naples, FL
- $63,994.32 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- No experience needed
- English
Detention Deputy Trainee / Correctional Officer Trainee
Bay County Sheriff's Office (FL) —Panama City, FL
- $43,000 - $49,920 a year
- Full-time
- Serving
- Pass drug screening
- Entry level
- On-the-job training
Detention Deputy / Correctional Officer
Bay County Sheriff's Office (FL) —Panama City, FL
- $49,920 a year
- Full-time
- Serving
- Pass drug screening
- Entry level
Detention Deputy
Polk County Sheriff's Office —Winter Haven, FL
- $66,341.18 - $84,404.32 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Carpentry
- Customer service
- Basic math
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Corrections Deputy
Collier County Sheriff's Office —Naples, FL
- $70,993 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- English
- High school diploma or GED
Corrections Deputy (Certified)
Sarasota County Sheriff's Office —Sarasota, FL
- $76,557.98 - $83,129.48 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Math
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
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Detention Deputy
Lake County Sheriff's Office - Florida —Tavares, FL
- From $62,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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4d
Detention Deputy Pre-Certified
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office —Tampa, FL
- $33.13 - $43.53 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
Detention/Correction Deputy I
Marion County Sheriff's Office —Ocala, FL
- $62,400 a year
- Full-time
- Typing
- Entry level
Detention Deputy
Clay County Sheriff's Office (FL) —Green Cove Springs, FL
- $25.60 - $29.67 an hour
- Overtime
- Pass drug screening
- English
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Detention Deputy
Monroe County Sheriff's Office —Key West, FL
- From $72,305 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Cleaning
Detention Deputy TEA (Non-Certified/Sponsorship)
Leon County Sheriff's Office —Tallahassee, FL
- $55,800 a year
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Corrections Deputy - 2026
St Johns County Sheriff's Office —Saint Augustine, FL
- $60,500 - $63,525 a year
- 12 hour shift
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Sanitation
Detention Deputy Trainee
Monroe County Sheriff's Office —Key West, FL
- $53,151 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Cleaning
EXPERIENCED DETENTION DEPUTY ($5,000 HIRING INCENTIVE)
Seminole County Sheriff's Office —Sanford, FL
- $27.73 an hour
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Detention Deputy
Flagler County Sheriff's Office —Bunnell, FL
- $26.96 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Associate's degree
Detention Deputy
Hernando County Sheriff's Office —Brooksville, FL
- From $60,822 a year
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
Detention Deputy In Training (Academy Sponsorship)
Hernando County Sheriff's Office —Brooksville, FL
- From $49,000 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED

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Certified Corrections Deputy

Manatee County Sheriff's Office -
Palmetto, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$77,522.12 - $117,099.32 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Basic firearms training

Full Job Description

General Description of Duties

APPLICANTS MUST BE CORRECTIONS CERTIFIED IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA

Performs sworn corrections deputy duties involving the care, custody, and physical restraint, when necessary, of prisoners or inmates within a corrections facility, while on work details, or while being transported outside the facility. Responsibilities include booking and releasing offenders; maintaining security of the facility; enforcing security rules, regulations and procedures; and escorting offenders within and/or outside the secure confines of the corrections facility.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Ability to physically handle and control inmates resisting detention.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to take criticism and verbal abuse from inmates and their visitors without reacting in a negative manner and project an image of self-confidence and control.
Ability to anticipate potential adverse or unsafe situations and react according to agency policy and procedures.
Ability to rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks.
Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations; make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances, and use physical force necessary to defend oneself and others.
Knowledge of policies and procedures used in the operation of a corrections facility including use of restraint devices, inmate control, communication/dispatch codes and signals and officer safety techniques
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws concerning Criminal Justice System.
Knowledge of first-aid and CPR techniques.
Knowledge of the facility layout including location of sally port controls, cell locks, control panels, secure perimeters, and emergency and safety equipment commonly used in a secure facility.
Knowledge of how to search/inspect for and recognize contraband/weapons or unauthorized activities.
Skill in searching/inspecting individuals, materials, and facilities for contraband/weapons and unauthorized activities.
Skill in the use of computers, two-way radio communications, and various other equipment used to perform daily functions of position.
Skill in the use of firearms, less-lethal weapons and various restraint devices.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, and climbing.
May involve lifting,carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Tasks may also involve standing, sitting, or walking for long periods.
Visual perception and discrimination is required as well as being able to isolate and distinguish critical sounds.

Tasks and Policies

Supervises meal periods, inmate visitations and inmate and trustee-inmate work details in and out of the facility or during recreational activities.
Responds to inquiries regarding status of inmates, visiting procedures and other related correction facility procedures.
Completes and maintains accurate records, logs, incident reports, court paperwork, or affidavits in accordance with agency policy and state statutes.
Operates computerized management information systems to retrieve or enter information.
Maintains accountability for tools, equipment, and facility keys.
Observes inmate behaviors and physical conditions. Counsels inmates and reports unusual changes. Obtains appropriate assistance for treatment when needed and administers first aid in an emergency.
Provides direct supervision and documentation of inmates and their movement within housing areas of a correction facility, secure perimeter, or while transporting including verifying accurate identification and counts.
Processes inmates received from officers and the courts.
Maintains inmate property and assigns proper level of confinement.
Conducts a variety of searches/inspections and/or pat downs of individuals, materials, and facilities for contraband, evidence, escape attempts, unauthorized articles, weapons, evidence of unauthorized activities, and rule infractions.
Escorts inmates to and from cells. May transport inmates to other facilities as required.

POLICY

Arrives on time for work, limits breaks, and lunches to the allotted time, and leaves on time. Uses leave in accordance with General Orders; communicates and cooperates with management in providing proper notice of leave; patterns and amounts of leave usage (not including legitimate, properly scheduled and approved leave and protected leave).
Volume of work accomplished is consistent with position requirements and produced within quality tolerance standards.
Works with other team members to achieve group goals by contributing ideas in group settings, accepting ideas contributed by others, operating within team rules, participating in team meetings, working with team members to improve job knowledge and skills, putting team goals over personal goals, and supporting team leaders once decisions are made.
Follows standard office procedures, safety policies and procedures and agency General Orders.
Maintains good interpersonal relations (the manner in which the employee responds emotionally and verbally) with the public, other employees, and supervisors. This policy also relates to the image the employee projects and includes cleanliness and personal grooming.
Operates and cares for equipment, tools, and vehicles according to prescribed standards and schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
Must be 18 years of age or older
Corrections certification is required.
Must qualify with firearms and maintain firearms proficiency.
Valid Florida driver license required.

FOR OUT-OF-STATE CORRECTIONS-CERTIFIED DEPUTIES:

If you are certified in Corrections in another state, federal agency, or if you have more than four years break in Corrections certification, you may be exempted from attending the full basic recruit academy, and you qualify for an Out-Of State Equivalency. To determine if you meet the requirements please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Assessment Center.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees that fosters, maintains and promotes equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran’s status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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