Certified Detention Deputy – Security & Inmate Care

Polk County Sheriff's Office; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Education Incentives

Free Employee Health Clinic

Wellness Incentives

FRS Retirement

EAP

Free Employee Gym

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation

Job summary

Polk County Sheriff's Office in Bartow, FL is seeking sworn/certified deputies to join our team. The position offers a sign-on bonus totaling $2,000, with $1,000 paid at hire and $1,000 upon probation completion, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, paid holidays, PTO, education incentives, retirement, and wellness programs, plus on-site health services and gym facilities. Duties cover security, housing, inmate management, and administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Basic Recruit Certificate of Corrections Compliance after training.
• Dual certification required for K-9 assignment.
• Successful completion of the Polk County Sheriff's Office Floor Training and Evaluation Program.

Responsibilities

• Operate remote control panel and manual cell locks.
• Conduct inmate counts and verify counts.
• Patrol housing areas and maintain logs.
• Receive/issue weapons and ammunition; inventory.
• Supervise inmates during recreation and transportation.
• Assist disciplinary processes and court appearances.
• Manage inmate property, mail and money.

Education

High School or GED

Valid Florida driver's license

Basic Recruit Certificate of Corrections Compliance

Dual certification required for K-9 assignment

Successful completion of Polk County Sheriff's Office Floor Training and Evaluation Program

Job description

Polk County Sheriff's Office in Bartow, FL is seeking sworn/certified deputies to join our team. The position offers a sign-on bonus totaling $2,000, with $1,000 paid at hire and $1,000 upon probation completion, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, paid holidays, PTO, education incentives, retirement, and wellness programs, plus on-site health services and gym facilities. Duties cover security, housing, inmate management, and administrative tasks.