Corrections Deputy

Pscfl; Live Oak (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Suwannee County Sheriff's Office seeks a Corrections Deputy to work in a 24/7 secure facility. The role involves maintaining order, enforcing rules, and ensuring safety for inmates, civilians and staff.

The position requires 19+ years old, a high school diploma, US citizenship, and the ability to work extended shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. A Florida driver's license and corrections deputy certification are required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to work extended shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Certification as a corrections deputy and Florida driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees unit to provide care, custody and control of inmates.
• Maintains security during visitation and inmate movements.
• Record inmate movement and documentation for accountability.
• Responds to emergencies and follows Sheriff's Office policies.

Skills

Citizen

Shift flexibility

Probationary period

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Open Position Announcement

Application Close Date: Open Until Filled

The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking interested and qualified candidates for the position described below. A complete, detailed job description for this position is available in the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Human Resource office.

Position Title

Corrections Deputy

Hours

12 hour shift

Salary

$45,000 (salary based on years of experience)

Description of Position

Corrections Deputies work in a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week secured facility. They are responsible for keeping order, enforcing rules and regulations and promoting positive correctional practices. The Corrections Deputy may perform other related duties and tasks, as required, and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees unit to provide care, custody, and control of inmates
• Maintains security of inmates, civilians, and staff during visitation, physical recreation and other inmate movements.
• Verify inmate counts are conducted and accurately prepared.
• Maintain visual contact of officers anytime they enter an inmate area.
• Utilize inmate trustees to perform sanitation duties.
• Record inmate movement (e.g. court, hospital, new housing/bed assignment, etc.).
• Utilize appropriate documentation for inmate accountability.
• Be alert to all activities while monitoring inmates by audible and/or visual observation.
• Provide inmates access to telephones according to the established schedule.
• Responds to emergency situations and renders assistance outlined in the policies and procedures of the Suwannee County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division General Orders.
• Transports inmates to appropriate locations and/or facilities.
• Perform searches of people and objects capable of concealing contraband.
• Maintain awareness of inmates at all times, checks physical and mental conditions, and take notice of any abnormal circumstances.
• Prepare and submit proper documentation to the shift sergeant on duty should any unusual activity occur (e.g. inmate injury, inmate fight, etc.).
• Inspect his/her area of responsibility for maintenance discrepancies and notify the supervisor on duty.
• Perform any other duties as required or directed by supervisors.

Qualifications

19 years of age or older High school diploma or equivalent Be a United States Citizen If a Veteran, possess an honorable discharge or uncharacterized Ability to work extended shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays Attain and remain current in all certifications described for eligibility for Corrections Deputy and satisfactory completion of the required probationary period. Certified as a corrections deputy in compliance with F.S. 943.1395; possesses and maintains a valid Florida driver's license throughout employment without any restrictions which affect job performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - The Suwannee County Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Our Agency values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans, and veteran’s preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statues for those who meet the minimum requirements of the position”