Corrections Deputy Sheriff (Certified)

Martin County Sheriff's Office

Florida

On-site

USD 83,000 - 87,000

Full time

10 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Job summary

The Martin County Sheriff's Office seeks a Deputy Sheriff to maintain order and supervise inmates, under supervision of a sergeant. This role requires sound judgment, initiative, and the ability to handle a variety of situations in a custody environment.

Requirements include a high school diploma, a valid Florida driver’s license, and Certification as a Corrections Officer. The position offers full-time work with shift variability, and benefits such as health, dental, and life insurance.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
Valid Florida driver's license is required.
Corrections Officer certification from the Department of Law Enforcement is required.

Responsibilities

Maintain security and accountability for tools, equipment, and facility keys.
Record and document logs related to housing, watches, restraints, and confinement.
Conduct searches for contraband, evidence, and rule infractions.
Supervise inmates during housing, transport, and movement within the facility.
Control and restrain inmates using appropriate force while ensuring safety.
Respond to medical needs and render emergency first aid as required.
Inspect facility locks, bars, doors, and gates to prevent escapes.

Skills

Judgment

Initiative

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Florida driver's license

Corrections Officer Certification (Florida)

Job description

Description

Please note* Starting salary (Step 1, 2 & 3) are estimated based on overtime and holiday pay
Please note* Starting salary (Step 1, 2 & 3) are estimated based on overtime and holiday pay

Candidates with 1 - 4 years of experience qualify for Step 2 - $83,163.40

Candidate with 5+ years of experience qualify for Step 3 -$87,321.57

The Deputy Sheriff, under the direct supervision of the Sergeant, performs varied assignments maintaining order and discipline among detainees remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for the supervision, protection, care, custody and control or investigation of incarcerated inmates and other detainees. This class works under general supervision and requires considerable judgment, initiative, and skill in a variety of situations.

Responsibilities require consistent attention and commitment to the agency's mission. All assigned duties and tasks are expected to be performed in an effective, efficient and safe manner. The jobholder must accept the responsibility to support and promote the organization's mission and comply with its directives. Personal conduct and behavior (on duty as well as off duty) must be such that it does not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger the public's trust or confidence in the agency or its members.

The Martin County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain security and accountability for tools, equipment, and facility keys.
Record and document all required information pertaining to logs including but not limited to housing, 15 minute watch, single cell restriction, restraint, and confinement logs.
Conduct a variety of searches/inspections of individuals, materials and facilities for contraband, evidence, escape attempts, unauthorized articles, weapons, evidence of unauthorized activities, and rule infractions.
Provide direct supervision and documentation of inmates and their movement within the housing areas of the facility and secure perimeter, including verifying accurate identification and counts.
Provide direct supervision and documentation of inmates and their movement while transporting, including verifying accurate identification and counts.
Control, subdue, and restrain inmates by the use of proper restraining hold or device without causing undue pain or injury.
Respond in a timely manner to inmate requests for medical treatment and monitor the health and welfare of all inmates as assigned. Render emergency first aid as required.
Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at Correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
Respond to an escape or attempted escape by sealing off potential escape routes and use the minimum amount of force required to stop the escapee(s) while maintaining control and custody of other inmates.
Sound the alarm and report escape or attempted escape as soon as possible to the control room.
Break up fights among inmates and restrain disorderly inmates. Use appropriate self-defense tactics to deflect assault by inmates.
Drive passenger vehicles and trucks used to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals, and work sites.
Administer CPR and first aid.

Additional Duties

Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Training

Graduation from High school or an equivalent program.

Minimum Qualifications And Standards Required

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
Certification from a Department of Law Enforcement Police Standards and Training Commission as a Corrections Officer.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

Frequent stooping and bending required, as well as manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and the ability to grasp objects. Position requires color perception. Requires the ability to see, hear, and speak. Incumbent must be able to defend themselves, defend others, or otherwise gain control of a physically resistant inmate.

Work Environment

The Deputy Sheriff position is expected to work varied, eight-hour shifts, many of which include nighttime and weekend work. Work is performed in controlled and occasionally high-stress environment.

During natural disasters, major accident scenes, or major crime scenes, the jobholder may be required to be on scene to assist in anyway with both Sheriff's Office personnel and victims. The type and amount of assistance will be at the discretion of the officer in charge at the scene.

Removal

Removal can be with or without fault of the jobholder or the agency. Appointment is at the will of the Sheriff. Economic conditions that cause reductions in work force, the member's inability to attend regularly to work, chronic illness, and a failure to perform competently on any of the critical tasks of the position or a consistent failure to perform competently on regular tasks are among the major reasons for job removal without fault. Failure to support the agency's mission, uphold the oath of office, behave in a manner that supports the Sheriff's Office Code of Conduct, continually comply with preconditions of original employment, or to display due regard for the civil liberties of any persons, will lead to removal with or without fault. In addition, accruing atypical amounts of dysfunctional work time or requiring atypical amounts of supervisory counseling or remedial training will lead to removal with or without fault. (Pursuant to section IX of the Rules and Regulations). The Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Employee must complete 8 years to become vested. In addition to the FRS Pension Plan, we also have an FRS Investment Plan, in which an employee must complete 1 year to become vested. Employees are required to pay 3% into their FRS retirement regardless of which plan they choose.

HEALTH INSURANCE

Florida Blue – Self Insured Plan

MCSO Contributes 75% of the total premium, with the employee contributing 25%. Benefit eligible employees currently have the option to choose between two different medical plans offered through Florida Blue, for them and their dependents.

DENTAL INSURANCE

Delta Dental

MCSO Contributes 75% of the total premium, with the employee contributing 25%. Benefit eligible employees currently have the option to choose between two different dental plans offered through Delta Dental, for them and their dependents.

VISION INSURANCE