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- Overtime
- Background check
- Clean driving record
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- $23.10 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
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Corrections Officer - Police Department

City Of Homestead -
Homestead, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$57,491.20 a year

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving

Full Job Description

General Functions:
Responsible position involving the guarding of arrestees in a detention facility; is responsible for overseeing the operation of the detention facility during the assigned work period.
A Corrections Officer assumes responsibility for all needs of the prisoner during detention; providing food, medical services, and personal articles; and transporting prisoners to other detention facilities. Work involves the exercise of mature judgment and knowledge of Law Enforcement techniques and procedures.

Reports To:
Sergeant

Supervisory Responsibility:
Trustees and Custodial Personnel

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for the care, custody, and control of prisoners.
Inspects locks and security devices to detect tampering; keeping inspection log.
Observes the behavior of arrestees to prevent disturbances and escapes; ascertains the need for additional services.
Collects and holds personal effects of prisoners; gives receipts and records such according to accepted procedures. Responsible for the safekeeping of any property removed from prisoners.
Performs booking procedure; fingerprints, takes mug shots, allows telephone calls, bonding procedures, and releases prisoners when authorized.
Maintains daily activity log when necessary.
Transports prisoners to detention facilities; acts as a guard, maintains order and discipline.
Supervises trustees and custodial personnel.
Performs general custodial and maintenance activities; sweeps/dusts floors; cleans and unclogs urinals and commodes, in the absence of custodial personnel.
Participates in internal staff meetings.
Maintains certification requirements as directed by the State.
Maintains firearms re-qualifications as directed by the Department.
Attends and maintains all training as directed by the Department.
Handles administrative duties assigned by shift supervisor (such as mail distribution, delivery of council agendas, and city-related escorts).
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

All of the above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. This description is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Type of Appointment/Work hours:

Full-time/Regular in-person position.
Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day. The workday may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.

Requirements:

Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.
Must be certified in the State of Florida in the Correctional Officers Training Program or meet all requirements of the State Police Minimum standards, as authorized in F.S.S. 943.13.
May work rotating shift assignments.
Must possess good physical condition as evidenced by the ability to pass a class “A” physical examination.
Must be able to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
Must possess a valid State of Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Must pass a background investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, criminal history screening, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and Driver's License review.

Physical and Environmental Demands or Conditions:
The physical and environmental demands for this position have been listed on the last page of this description. Physical and environmental demands must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Core Competencies:

Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.
Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

The employee must successfully pass a background screening process and comply with the City’s Drug-Free Workplace policy.
The City will also verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired so the proper completion of Form I-9 is required, which includes the employee providing documents evidencing identity and employment authorization.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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. Qualifying individuals with disabilities may be provided reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform the essential functions.

Veteran’s Preference Policy:
In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, the City of Homestead complies with Florida law by providing Veterans' Preference in hiring. Qualified applicants, including veterans, spouses, widows/widowers, parents of service members, and current reserve or National Guard members, may receive hiring priority if they meet minimum qualifications and can perform the duties required. Veterans’ Preference includes additional points on exams, prioritized placement on employment lists, and education waivers for certain qualified individuals. This preference ensures eligible candidates are considered fairly at all stages of the hiring process. For questions, contact the Human Resources Department.

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