CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS OFFICER RECRUIT

About the role

This is protective service work at the trainee level in providing security in correctional facilities. Work requires a knowledge of techniques, methods, and procedures involved in correctional security.

Responsibilities

• Oversees custody of inmates at an assigned unit.
• Completes information for official records when processing inmates.
• Receives and reviews cash and surety bail bonds for accuracy and legibility.
• Releases inmates in accordance with established procedures.
• Oversees inmate work crews on or off city property.
• Maintains security of the institution, visitors, and welfare of the inmates.
• Transports inmates.
• Makes periodic tours of correctional facilities to check security and safety, and to inspect buildings, housing areas, and grounds for compliance with standards.
• Oversees inmate visitation, recreation, and other group activities.
• Maintains log of all pertinent events during assigned tour of duty.
• Conducts frequent counts of inmates at irregular intervals.
• Conducts periodic random searches of inmates.
• Counsels inmates concerning conduct, employment, and other matters.
• Operates personal computer, typewriter, two-way radio, vehicles, and standard office equipment.
• Administers basic first aid.
• Screens visitors requesting to see inmates.
• Provides information to inmates and to the public.
• Prepares reports on incidents and infractions.
• Provides security in hospitals, courtrooms, and other public places.

Requirements

• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement.
• Not have received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Have processed fingerprints on file.
• Pass medical examination which includes cardio-pulmonary stress test, back X-ray, hearing test, EKG, and visual examination to determine that applicant has normal night vision and color vision, good peripheral vision, and is free from any degenerative eye disease.
• Pass a thorough background investigation, including polygraph and psychological testing.
• Be of good moral character.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.

Skills

• Knowledge of correctional security techniques and practices.
• Knowledge of the Sheriff’s Office Standard Operating Procedures and General Orders.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, and orders governing detention facilities and corrections.
• Knowledge of safety rules and regulations including first aid.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Min USD $62,832.00/Yr. Max USD $62,832.00/Yr.

Schedule

N/A