Certified Detention Officer: Secure & Enforce Order

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers; Sonoma (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers in Florida invites applications for the Detention Officer (Certified) position. The role supervises custody, enforces rules, and handles prisoner intake.

The job requires Florida CO certification or equivalent, a valid Florida driver's license, and compliance with Florida Statute 943.13; candidates should be prepared to attend trainings and maintain records.

Qualifications

• Must possess current Correctional Officer Certification from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• Certificate of completion issued by an accredited school of criminal justice and proof of attainment of a passing score in the Florida certification examination.
• A valid Florida driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment.
• Meet the minimum requirements as stipulated under Florida Statute 943.13.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and controls the custody and activities of prisoners by enforcing facility rules and regulations, utilizing surveillance equipment and by personal observation.
• Processes prisoners upon arrival to facility, which includes, but is not limited to: searching, securing belongings, fingerprinting, photographing, and transporting.
• Conducts prisoner inventory, and maintains records.
• Periodically inspects doors, interview rooms, and windows assuring they are locked and have not been tampered with.
• Responds to questions from the public, officers, administrative staff, and prisoners.
• Maintains cleanliness and order of workstation and work vehicle.
• Attends meetings, conferences and trainings as needed.
• Performs other related duties.

Education

Correctional Officer Certification from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Certificate of completion issued by an accredited school of criminal justice and proof of passing the Florida certification examination

Tools

Florida Driver's License

Job description

Military, Veterans and Diverse Job Seekers in Florida invites applications for the Detention Officer (Certified) position. The role supervises custody, enforces rules, and handles prisoner intake.

The job requires Florida CO certification or equivalent, a valid Florida driver's license, and compliance with Florida Statute 943.13; candidates should be prepared to attend trainings and maintain records.