Corrections Officer (Florida State Certified ONLY)

Osceola County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night Shift Differential Pay

Health benefits

Job summary

Osceola County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon is seeking a Corrections Officer to supervise inmates and maintain security at the Osceola Correctional facility.

The role requires you to direct, monitor and care for inmates in a detention setting and to transport inmates as needed. The candidate must hold the Florida Corrections Certification, possess a valid Florida driver's license, be at least 18, and be able to work all shifts with overtime.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess and maintain Florida State Corrections Certification.
• Valid Florida Driver's license required (CDL with passenger endorsement for inmate transport).

Responsibilities

• Provide care, custody and control of inmates in a detention facility and during transport.
• Perform rounds and inspections to ensure security, safety and cleanliness.
• Supervise inmate activities and enforce rules to maintain order.
• Attend training and maintain required certifications (Defensive Tactics, Firearm quals, First Aid/CPR).
• Maintain detailed records and reports related to inmate custody and facility operations.

Skills

Communication skills

First Aid/CPR training

Inmate supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Florida State Corrections Certification

Valid Florida Driver's license

Job description

Eligibility

• TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST CURRENTLY POSSESS THE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS CERTIFICATION IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA*****
• Position subject to close at any time**

This position is eligible for Night Shift Differential Pay.

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

General Description of Duties

Under direction, the purpose of the position is to direct, supervise and monitor inmates housed in the Osceola Correctional facility in accordance with all departmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Employees in this classification perform at journey professional level, and are responsible for the custody, control and care of inmates within the detention facility and while transporting inmates to and from the facility. Objective is to support safe, efficient and effective facility operations.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides highly responsible care, custody and control of criminal offenders in a detention/correctional institution; observes, interacts and supervises the activities of the inmates on assigned post to enforce order and discipline; monitors inmate housing, job and program assignments. Will observe nudity and possible lewd acts.
• Performs all work in compliance with all laws, rules and regulatory standards governing the operations of the detention/correctional facilities and programs, and the confinement, safety, health and protection of criminal offenders.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled rounds of assigned area; performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections of the assigned area to ensure security, safety and sanitation are maintained; searches inmates and cells for contraband articles; reports observations to superiors.
• Performs critical inmate classification, count and control while maintaining fire safety, key control, perimeter security.
• Bears assigned firearm and hand weapons; Follows all prescribed procedures relevant to the assigned function for the purpose of safeguarding all Corrections staff, property, and facilities within scope of responsibility; screens inmate visitors.
• Supervises, communicates, and promotes positive behavior among inmates; resolves behavioral problems through counseling and problem solving skills.
• Employs force to maintain order among inmates as prescribed by departmental rules and regulations as necessary; escorts and secures inmates within the facility.
• Transports inmates to and from various locations as directed, e.g., correctional facilities, courtrooms, prisons, medical facilities, work programs.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled Defensive Tactics training, Firearm qualifications and First Aid/CPR training for certification as required; attends meetings to keep up with trends in probation issues, legislative changes and safety.
• Maintains a variety of detailed legal records and reports; collects and prepares various information; prepares legal documentation as required, e.g., activity logs, incident reports.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

Education/Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by a demonstrated ability to perform the physically demanding corrections work within a potentially psychologically stressful environment.
• Must possess and maintain current Florida State Corrections Certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers license, (CDL license with passenger endorsement required prior to transporting inmates).
• Must be at least 18 years old. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor which involves perjury or false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended sentence.
• Must be able to work all shifts and overtime, as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of correctional facility operations; skill in the use and operation of handguns, and other hand held weapons.
• Knowledge of adult inmate care, custody and control principles, practices, procedures and systems; knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
• Skill in reading, analyzing and interpreting professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and legal documentation.
• Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
• Capable to work under stressful conditions; ability to analytically observe, and objectively and clearly report routine and non-routine, emergency and non-emergency activities; skill in safe First Aid methods, procedures and practices.
• Skill in the principles and techniques of customer relations skills; ability to deal diplomatically with irate, violent or frantic individuals; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently in an office and correctional environment; ability to prioritize work, organize and make sound judgments in inmate supervision; skill in analyzing and developing effective solutions; ability to investigate complaints.
• Must be able to perform intermittent physically demanding work; must be able to sit, stand, walk or climb stairs for extended periods of time.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communications with inmates, social service agencies, co-workers, department management, security and classification staff, members of the judiciary, and the general public.
• Ability to operate basic office and communications equipment, e.g., radio. computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.

Physical Demand Requirements

• Physical Demand: Very Heavy
• 100 pounds maximum lifting
• Frequent (up to 2/3 of work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds
• If mostly sitting is involved will require push/pull on arm and leg controls.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others
• Walk, run, stoop, bend and climb stairs.
• Must be able to walk, sit, stand, or climb stairs for extended periods of time.
• Capable of working under stressful conditions.

Employee Benefits

Welcome to a workplace that values you. Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit your needs and the needs of your family.

Join us in making a difference in our community, knowing we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83% to the dependent(s) premium coverage.

Deductions Per Paycheck - HRA Base Plan

• Health-HRA Base
• $0.00
• $140.89
• $219.17
• HRA Buy-Up
• $40.60
• $188.28
• $292.88
• Dental Base
• $0.00
• $13.10
• $24.12
• Dental Buy-Up
• $3.45
• $19.82
• $33.61
• Vision
• $3.42
• $6.84
• $9.15
• Short-Term Disability
• $0.00
• N/A
• N/A
• Long-Term Disability
• $0.00
• N/A
• N/A

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee’s weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family members at no cost.

Employee Wellness Program

Employee Wellness Program promotes a variety of activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Gym Membership Reimbursement, up to $20.00 per month.

Basic Life Insurance Policy

At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee’s annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars. Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.

Employee Health Center

The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Health Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Health Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.

Employees who are enrolled on the County’s Medical plan have access to the Employee Health Center on day one of employment. The Health Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.

Vacation & Sick Leave Accruals

Service Time

Accruals Per Month

1 month - 5 years

8 hours

5 years and 1 month - 10 years

10 hours

10 years and 1 month - 15 years

12 hours

15 years and 1 month - 20 years

13.34 hours

20 years and over

16.66 hours

Sinck Leave Accruals

Classification

Accruals Per Month

Full time employees

8 hours*

Part time employees

4 hours

• Bargaining Unit employees who are assigned a 12-hour shift, will accrue 12 hours of Sick Leave.

Paid Holidays

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Thanksgiving - Day After
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day