Canine Program Crew Supervisor

Position Duties

• Transports inmates to and from the Brevard County Jail complex.
• Receives work assignments; prepares crew assignment sheets and assigns work.
• Instructs inmates on training dogs to obey basic commands, socialization, and specialized tasks for service dogs.
• Supervises and controls inmate workers; monitors for difficulties and intervenes if necessary.
• Cleans and disinfects cages, pens and yards.
• Maintains security at all times; assures inmates are following rules and procedures; assures all inmates are accounted for and contained in appropriate area.
• Operates equipment such as power sprayer.
• Presents forms, logs, and reports documenting crew activities.
• Attends meetings to exchange information; attends in-service training.
• Depending on staffing, may be required to supervise inmates working in the kitten nursery.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Requires a Florida Driver's License (must maintain for duration of employment).
• Requires animal care or animal handling experience.
• Requires a minimum of six (6) months of supervisor experience.
• Requires successful completion of the Sheriff's office pre-employment medical certification.

Additional Information

• Work schedule is 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, Tuesday - Saturday OR Sunday - Thursday, including holidays.
• Flexibility is required in work schedule to accommodate operational needs to include evenings, and working varying shifts any day of the week.
• In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or manmade disaster that may threaten the area the employee will be expected to work.
• Must have the ability to work outdoors in extreme heat.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph, reference/employment/neighborhood checks, and pre-employment medical physical.
• submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to assuming position and will be subject to return to duty, post-accident and/or random and reasonable suspicion drug tests while employed with BCSO.

Permanent Full-time Employees Receive The Following Benefits

• 96 hours of vacation accrual per year (Increases based on years of service)
• 96 hours of sick time accrual per year (unlimited carryover)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 60 hours of personal leave per year
• Medical/Prescription insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Mental Health - Employee Assistance plan
• Dental/Vision/Dependent Health Insurance available at Group Rates
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (employee contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Up to $140.00/month educational incentive pay
• Up to $120.00/month career/advanced training course incentive (sworn only)
• Workout facilities
• Uniforms and Leather (dependent on position)
• Weapon (dependent on position)
• $300.00/year boot allowance (dependent on position)

Required Questions

• Do you have any experience in a supervisory role?
• If you answered yes to question above, please provide details to include place of employment, time worked as supervisor, how many people you supervised and job title. Give a description of supervisory duties.
• Do you feel confident in supervising inmate "trustees" on a daily basis outside the Jail Facility?
• Please describe your animal care experience.
• Please describe your experience with dog handling, and obedience training.