Detention Officer
About the role
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) Department of the Jail (DOJ) seeks a highly responsible security officer to maintain physical custody and control of inmates.
Responsibilities
- Receive and process inmates, adhering to established procedures for inmate processing including searching, fingerprinting, and photographing.
- Release inmates from jail on proper authorization and return articles of clothing and other personal property to the inmate.
- Prepare disposition reports of prisoners confined in the facility.
- Answer routine inmate questions.
- Safeguard inmates by enforcing disciplinary procedures for the control of inmate behavior, including the application of restraint and use of force techniques.
- Operate security doors and equipment.
- Transport inmates to and from court appearances as required.
- Inspect the jail periodically for security, including head counts.
- Supervise the distribution of meals, medication, and mail in inmate housing areas.
- Make observations of inmate attitude, behavior, and physical conditions and report problems to the shift commander or treatment staff as required.
- Restrain inmates for the protection of themselves or others through the use of defensive tactics, OC spray, or Taser equipment.
- Perform related duties as required.
Requirements
- Meet or exceed all applicable standards required by Florida Law for Correctional Officers.
- Successfully complete the ACSO Field Training Officer program requirements.
- Meet requirements for use of defensive tactics and use of issued or available equipment, including OC spray and Taser.
- Pass ACSO’s Standard Physical Agility Test as required.
- Pass Defensive Tactics course in-service training as required.
- Pass all other courses and training required by ACSO/CJSTC for Detention Officer.
Qualifications
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree preferred
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Majors: Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or other related fields
Skills
- Knowledge of the rules, regulations, and procedures of the department relating to the confinement and release of prisoners.
- Security practices and emergency services.
- Safe and proper use of firearms, OC Spray, and Taser equipment.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, inmates, outside law enforcement officers, and the public.
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Benefits
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who work 20 hours or more a week. These benefits include health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending account, and life insurance. Holidays, vacation, and sick leave hours are provided to all full-time employees. A detailed breakdown of our benefits can be found here.
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