Corrections Officer: Inmate Safety & Security

Pasco Police Department; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is hiring a Corrections Officer to perform care, custody and control of inmates within the facility. You will supervise inmates, confiscate contraband, escort inmates, and monitor civilian personnel while ensuring safety and documenting activities.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and CJSTC corrections certification. The role requires responding to emergencies and maintaining logs, with a potential travel component within county locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CJSTC Corrections Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Inmate supervision and safety enforcement within the facility.
• Confiscate contraband and conduct searches as directed.
• Maintain logs, reports and inspections related to inmate activities.
• Escort inmates and monitor civilian personnel within units.
• Perform disciplinary reporting and care, custody and control duties.

Skills

FL Statutes knowledge

Weapon safety

Officer safety

Radio procedures

Use of force

CPR/First Aid

Communication

Interrogation skills

Public interaction

Decision making

Memory recall

Situational awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pasco County is hiring a Corrections Officer to perform care, custody and control of inmates within the facility. You will supervise inmates, confiscate contraband, escort inmates, and monitor civilian personnel while ensuring safety and documenting activities.

Minimum requirements include a high school diploma or GED and CJSTC corrections certification. The role requires responding to emergencies and maintaining logs, with a potential travel component within county locations.