Corrections Officer

National Police; Homestead, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

National Police in Florida seeks a Corrections Officer to guard arrestees in a detention facility and oversee the operation during the assigned shift. You will be responsible for the care, custody, and control of prisoners, and you will ensure security and adherence to procedures throughout your shift.

The role requires inspecting security devices, conducting bookings, transporting prisoners, maintaining logs, and supervising custodial staff.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.
• Must be certified in the State of Florida in the Corrections Officer Training Program or meet all requirements of the State Police Minimum standards, as authorized in F.S.S. 943.13.
• Must pass a background investigation, which includes criminal history screening, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and Driver’s License review.

Responsibilities

• Guard arrestees and oversee the operation of the detention facility during the assigned shift.
• Inspect locks and security devices and maintain inspection logs.
• Observe arrestee behavior to prevent disturbances and escapes; determine needs for additional services.
• Handle booking procedures including fingerprints, mug shots, and bonding; manage prisoner releases as authorized.
• Maintain daily activity logs; transport prisoners between facilities; supervise trustees and custodial staff.
• Perform custodial and maintenance tasks and participate in staff meetings.
• Maintain certification requirements and firearms re-qualifications as directed by the Department.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Corrections Officer Training Program (Florida)

Job description

Salary: $57,491.20 Annually

Position Summary:

Responsible position involving the guarding of arrestees in a detention facility; is responsible for overseeing the operation of the detention facility during the assigned work period. A Corrections Officer assumes responsibility for all needs of the prisoner during detention; providing food, medical services, and personal articles; and transporting prisoners to other detention facilities. Work involves the exercise of mature judgment and knowledge of Law Enforcement techniques and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for the care, custody, and control of prisoners.
• Inspects locks and security devices to detect tampering; keeping inspection log.
• Observes the behavior of arrestees to prevent disturbances and escapes; ascertains the need for additional services.
• Collects and holds personal effects of prisoners; gives receipts and records such according to accepted procedures. Responsible for the safekeeping of any property removed from prisoners.
• Performs booking procedure; fingerprints, takes mug shots, allows telephone calls, bonding procedures, and releases prisoners when authorized.
• Maintains daily activity log when necessary.
• Transports prisoners to detention facilities; acts as a guard, maintains order and discipline.
• Supervises trustees and custodial personnel.
• Performs general custodial and maintenance activities; sweeps/dusts floors; cleans and unclogs urinals and commodes, in the absence of custodial personnel.
• Participates in internal staff meetings.
• Maintains certification requirements as directed by the State.
• Maintains firearms re-qualifications as directed by the Department.
• Attends and maintains all training as directed by the Department.
• Handles administrative duties assigned by shift supervisor (such as mail distribution, delivery of council agendas, and city-related escorts).
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.
• Must be certified in the State of Florida in the Correctional Officers Training Program or meet all requirements of the State Police Minimum standards, as authorized in F.S.S. 943.13.
• May work rotating shift assignments.
• Must possess good physical condition as evidenced by the ability to pass a class “A” physical examination.
• Must be able to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must pass a background investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, criminal history screening, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and Driver’s License review.