Certified Detention Deputy (FL) — $5K Sign-On Bonus

Bay County Sheriff's Office; Florida; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive $5,000

Retention incentive $500

Job summary

The Bay County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Florida-certified correctional officer to perform essential duties with care, custody, and control of inmates. The position requires CJSTC certification, clean background, and high school diploma.

Entry pay starts at $55,412 with a $5,000 sign-on incentive and a $500 retention incentive; additional pay based on experience. Responsibilities include post orders, safety reporting, searches, housing unit duties, and maintaining secure facilities.

Qualifications

• Must be Florida-certified as a Correctional Officer (CJSTC).
• Minimum age 18 or older.
• Clean criminal background.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and implement post orders for the assigned post.
• Monitor safety practices and the preparation/dissemination of reports as required by policy.
• Perform searches of people and objects capable of concealing contraband across buildings and outdoor areas.
• Work in confined areas including serving meals, rotating shifts, and checking doors/gates to ensure security.
• Issue clothing and linen to housing units and requisitioned supplies.
• Endure verbal and mental abuse in a hostile environment and take action when needed.
• Diffuse potentially disruptive situations and remain calm under stress.
• Remain alert and react quickly in high-stress situations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Bay County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Florida-certified correctional officer to perform essential duties with care, custody, and control of inmates. The position requires CJSTC certification, clean background, and high school diploma.

Entry pay starts at $55,412 with a $5,000 sign-on incentive and a $500 retention incentive; additional pay based on experience. Responsibilities include post orders, safety reporting, searches, housing unit duties, and maintaining secure facilities.