Corrections Deputy

Colliersheriff; Florida; On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collier County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Jail Deputy to join our team. The role involves inmate supervision, safety enforcement, and effective communication to maintain order and security within the jail environment.

Starting annual salary is $74,491. Candidates must meet minimum requirements, including a high school diploma or GED, clean background, and the ability to perform essential duties. Shift work is required, with opportunities to advance in corrections and public safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Criminal-free with no recent or extensive use of illegal substances.
• Ability to communicate in English, orally and in writing.
• Shift work is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate CJIS/CJNET terminal.
• Control/inmate safety and restraint with appropriate techniques.
• Resolve disputes between inmates using minimum force.
• Answer inmate questions professionally and refer unresolved queries.
• Verify inmate/suspect identification before movement or transport.
• Locate and confiscate unauthorized property/weapons/contraband.
• Coordinate attorney/inmate visitation and court-related functions.
• Observe and report any unusual changes in inmate behavior.
• Notify designated persons during emergencies or security breaches.
• Prevent escapes while supervising inmates outside the facility.
• Move inmates and supervise transport.
• Respond to grievances/complaints/injuries and to officer down alerts.
• Administer first aid/CPR/AED.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Shift work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Collier County Sheriff's Office is looking for positive, proactive, energetic, enthusiastic individuals that support our core principles of community, safety, service to fill the position of Jail Deputy. Starting annual salary $74,491.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Crime free with no recent or extensive use of illegal substances.
• Good moral character.
• Ability to perform essential functions of a certified Jail Deputy.
• Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, in English.
• Ability to look beyond surface issues to identify and analyze problems and develop effective responses and solutions to resolve such problems.
• Shiftwork is required.

Examples of Duties:

• Operate local CJIS/CJNET terminal.
• Control/restrain/subdue inmates by the use of proper restraining holds, devices, or substances without causing undue pain or injury.
• Mediate and successfully resolve disputes between inmates and offenders utilizing the minimum force required, implementing or recommending the appropriate disciplinary action.
• Answer inmate questions in an objective professional manner, making no promises and referring unanswered questions to appropriate personnel.
• Verify inmate/suspect identification prior to movement or transport.
• Locate and confiscate unauthorized inmate property/weapons/contraband.
• Arrange and coordinate attorney/inmate visitation and other court related functions with appropriate legal personnel.
• Observe, document and report any unusual changes in inmate behavior.
• Notify designated persons during emergency situations, penetrations, escapes, security breaches, riots, fights, disorders, unusual activity, sabotage, pilferage or security violations.
• Prevent escape/attempt while supervising inmate outside of facility.
• Move inmates and/or supervise inmate transport.
• Respond to and report inmate grievances/complaints/injuries.
• Respond to officer down alarm.
• Administer first aid/CPR/AED.

NOTE: Complete job description available by request.

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.