Top 21 Detention deputy Jobs in Florida

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
Detention Deputy Trainee
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office —Tampa, FL
- $33.13 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
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
Recruit - Detention and Corrections Deputy
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office —Pinellas County, FL
- $68,960 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid training
- Relocation assistance
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Certified - Detention and Corrections Deputy
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office —Pinellas County, FL
- $68,960 - $97,298 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Adults
- Paid training
- Relocation assistance
12d
Detention Deputy
Flagler County Sheriff's Office —Flagler County, FL
- $26.96 an hour
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Associate's degree
- Paid holidays
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
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 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
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
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
Hernando County Sheriff's Office —Brooksville, FL
- From $60,822 a year
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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 Pool
Walton County Sheriff's Office —De Funiak Springs, FL
- From $53,025 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Ability to climb stairs
Dual Academy Trainee
Polk County Sheriff's Office —Winter Haven, FL
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
Deputy In Training (FT Civilian)
Hernando County Sheriff's Office —Brooksville, FL
- $49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Certified - Law Enforcement Deputy
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office —Pinellas County, FL
- $68,960 - $97,298 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Law Enforcement Deputy Part-Time (Civil)
Flagler County Sheriff's Office —Flagler County, FL
- $26.86 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Bailiff (Full Time)
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office —Pinellas County, FL
- $68,960 - $97,298 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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Bailiff (Part-Time)
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office —Pinellas County, FL
- $33.15 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
12d

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Detention Deputy

Polk County Sheriff's Office -
Winter Haven, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$66,341.18 - $84,404.32 a year

Benefits

Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

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

Full Job Description

Position Concept:

SIGN-ON BONUSES FOR NEW HIRES

SWORN/CERTIFIED DEPUTIES.........$2,000

**$1,000 UPON HIRE AND $1,000 UPON PROBATION COMPLETION**

The Detention Deputy monitors, controls and accounts for incarcerated inmates and civilian visitors while at the Polk County Sheriff's Office detention facilities.

The most important and essential job function of the pposition is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, respnding politely to customers, delivering customer service, working as a team member, functioning under intense pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.

The Detention Deputy may perform other related duties and tasks, as required and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Employee Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
Tuition Reimbursement
Education Incentives
Free Employee Health Clinic
Wellness Incentives
FRS Retirement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Employee Gym
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan

Essential Functions:

Security

Operate remote control panel

Operate manual cell locks

Conduct inmate counts

Verify inmate counts

Patrol/observe housing/confinement areas

Maintain security of keys

Maintain control room or office logs

Control civilian traffic in restricted areas

Patrol and inspect perimeter of facility

Operate jail or annex sally ports or gates

Monitor closed-circuit television

Escort visitors or vendors

Supervise inmate barber

Prevent escape attempts

Obtain medical or dental assistance

Report unusual emergency situations

Direct evacuation

Apply restraints

Subdue disorderly inmates

Search confinement areas

Search inmate property

Strip-search inmate

Housing Management

Verify office log

Maintain housing or dormitory log

Supervise inmates during recreation

Observe inmate in medical isolation

Inspect fire fighting equipment

Resolve inmate disputes

Supervise trusty distributing food trays

Supervise inmates during medical visit

Move inmate in and out of cell

Operations

Receive/issue weapons and ammunition

Inventory weapons and ammunition

Report sabotage, pilferage, violations

Answer inmate questions

Maintain restraint equipment inventory

Prepare disciplinary report

Report and record found contraband

Investigate disciplinary report

Participate in disciplinary board

Conduct facility tours

Testify or appear in court

Fire weapons on range qualification

Collect DNA

Inmate Property, Mail and Money

Collect, sort or distribute institutional mail

Sort and distribute inmate mail

Distribute completed commissary orders

Distribute/collect inmate commissary order

Collect and accurately count money

Transportation

Supervise inmates during transport

Maintain security of inmates

Operate transport vehicles

Transport inmates to/from outside facilities

Supervise inmates outside of facilities

Prepare and complete travel record

Communicate with other facilities

Visitation/Recreation

Observe contact and non-contact visits

Search visitors

Maintain security of inmates at recreation

Maintain statistical data

Ensure compliance with visitation and recreation standards

Administrative

Assist the Support Section Commander

Procure and deliver office supplies

Order uniform supplies

Deliver inter-office mail

Receive and return messages

Maintain office supplies

Attorney Booth

Coordinate and monitor inmate visit

Booking

Verify intake information

Fingerprint inmates

Verify inmate identity

Photograph inmate

Oversee delousing process

Maintain inmate property inventory list

Return Inmate property

Collect DNA

Disciplinary Review Board

Prepare and distribute restrictions list

Conduct disciplinary review and hearing

Review disciplinary report form

Distribute disciplinary review form

Assemble disciplinary report histories

Conduct appeal hearings

Food Service

Provide training materials

Inspect food or drink

Issue or receive supplies

Maintain sanitary facility

Issue, inventory, receive utensils

Provide meals for inmates

Intoxilyzer Maintenance

Conduct intoxilyzer breath test

Maintain intoxilyzer

Judicial Complex

Monitor inmate court appearance

Verify inmate location

Distribute court lists, correspondence

Conduct security patrol

Dual Certified

Document criminal offenses

Trusty Supervisor

Ensure compliance with standards

Select inmates for trusty status

Oversee distribution of laundry items

Oversee distribution of hygiene items

Maintain yard and laundry equipment

Oversee cleanliness of facility

Maintain linens and other items

Oversee grounds keeping

Transport trusties to work site

Oversee car wash

Maintain inmate telephones and televisions

Weekender Program

Conduct weekend program

Obtain materials for program

Assist Unit sergeant

Set-up inmate folders

Assist Transportation Unit

K-9

Perform demonstrations

Conduct building search

Conduct area search

Maintain and sanitize K-9 Kennel cage

Maintain K-9

Attend training

Conduct area search for drugs

Complete activity log of training

Complete monthly activity log

Complete all required documentation

Education, Professional Certification or License:

High School or GED
Valid Florida driver's license
State of Florida, Basic Recruit Certificate of Corrections Compliance after completion of training in accordance with the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
Successful completion of the Polk County Sheriff's Office Floor Training and Evaluation Program
Dual certification required for K-9 assignment

Professional Experience:

Prefer experience in corrections, security or social work fields

Environmental Conditions:

Works near potentially dangerous persons
Work may require physical acts of strength and endurance
May utilize firearms or other weapons
Works rotating 12 hour shift
Works in confined areas with limited access to freedom

Knowledge of:

PCSO policy and procedures
Sally port controls
Operation of cell locks
Operation of the control panel
Facilities
Location of inmates
Defensive tactics
Officer safety technoiques
Resistance/Control Continuum
Firat aid and CPR
Use of retraint devices
Search techniques
Self-contained breathing apparatus
Different types of fire extinguishers
Inmate control
Weapons safety
Criminal Justive System
Communications radio codes and signals
Animal husbandry
Animal medications
Safety procedures
Welding equipment
Welding material
Automotive mechanics
Farm equipment
Electrical rep
Single and three phase wiring
Hand tools
Power tools
Defensive tactics
Court system
Courtroom demeanor
Office supplies
Florida State Tatutes
Fingerprinting procedures
Filing system
Appropriate forms
Seed germination
Soil
Chemicals
Operationsof farm equipment
Drainage to avoid soil erosion
Crop rotation
Planting seasons
Chemicals and fertilizers
References
Farm operations
Farming periodicals
Wholesalers
Ground maintenance equipment
Operation of food service equipment
Government recipes
Intoxilyer operations
FDLE rules, and regulations for intoxilyzer
Geographical area
Case Reporting Manual
Classification system

Ability to:

Operate fire-fighting equipment
Read a clock
Inventory keys
Read and write English
Handle stress
Direct evacuation
Recognize contraband
Operate a calculator
Operate a motor vehicle
Follow instructions
Operate a hand truck
Operate office equipment
Count accurately
Adjust to physical disabilities
Adapt tp incoherent inmate
Operate photographic equipment
Operate farm equipment
Perform maintenance
Operate tools
Read and follow recipes
Operate intoxilyzer
Establish and control a crime scene
Recognize deficiencies
Inventory
Operate a 16 passenger vehicle

Skills:

Observation
Self-defense
Communications
Basic mathematical
Computer
Interpersonal
Interviewing
Public speaking
Time management
Telephone
Leadership
Supervisory
Instructing
Organizational
Counseling
Estimating
Basic English grammar
Record keeping
Plumbing
Torch
Pipe fitting
Welding
Carpentry
Electrical
Masonry
Intoxilyzer maintenance
Investigative
Decision-making
Weapons proficiency
Reading comprehension

Physical Requirements:

Sit for long periods
Stand for long periods
Walk five miles
Ambulate independently
Bend/squat
See at normal range or with accommodation
Lift/drag/carry heavy objects up to 150 lbs.
Speak English understandably
Hear at normal level or with accommodation
Sense of smell
Manual dexterity
Run fast for 50 yards
Kneel
Climb stairs
Stoop
Crawl
Recognize colors
Subdue a resisting/attacking subject

Other:

FDLE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement

"Essential Functions" may be dependent upon assignment

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Min: USD $66,341.18/Yr. Max: USD $84,404.32/Yr.

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detention deputy jobs in florida

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Detention Deputy Trainee

Detention Deputy Pre-Certified

Recruit - Detention and Corrections Deputy

Certified - Detention and Corrections Deputy

Detention Deputy

Detention Deputy

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Detention Deputy Trainee

Detention Deputy In Training (Academy Sponsorship)

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Detention Deputy

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Detention Deputy Pool

Dual Academy Trainee

Deputy In Training (FT Civilian)

Certified - Law Enforcement Deputy

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Bailiff (Part-Time)

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