Corrections Officer Trainee - Launch Your Safety Career

Pasco Police Department; Land O' Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer Trainee to oversee inmate supervision and safety, with duties spanning escorting inmates, searches, contraband control, and documentation. This role requires academy attendance and unescorted CJIS clearance as mandated by FDLE.

A valid Florida driver’s license is expected, with potential travel within county areas. Successful candidates will complete the Corrections Academy and join a team focused on security, discipline, and humane

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Florida Statutes/County Codes/Florida Model Jail Standards.
• Knowledge of weapon and gun safety.
• Knowledge of Officer Safety Skills.
• Radio Procedures.
• Application and Use of Force.
• CPR/First Aid.
• Ability to listen and comprehend radio traffic.
• Interviewing and interrogation skills.
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware systems.
• Ability to relate well to the public.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions and use independent judgements, technical, and professional decisions on a daily basis.
• Possess short/long term memory.
• Detect and discern odors.

Responsibilities

• Inmate supervision to include: Maintain Care, Custody and Control of inmates, Conduct security/WBC checks on inmates, classify inmates, Conduct cell area searches, Confiscate contraband, Monitor and supervise inmates, operate electronic surveillance equipment, Escort inmates with the facility, Communicate with inmates, Ensure inmate safety, Conduct inmate searches, Observe/evaluate inmate behavior; Perform sanitation inspections, Evaluate/accommodate the needs of disabled inmates, process special risk inmates, Supervise and monitor civilian personnel within the units, Ensure all inmate activities are documented, Supervise cell cleanup, Transport inmates to other locations/facilities when needed, Complete disciplinary reports on inmates, Maintain all logs, JMS reports and inspections.

Skills

Florida Statutes

Weapon safety

Officer safety

Radio procedures

Use of force

CPR/First Aid

Public communication

Decision making

Interviews

Computing systems

Memory skills

Odor detection

Education

High school diploma or GED

Corrections academy

Tools

Computing systems

Job description

Pasco County Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer Trainee to oversee inmate supervision and safety, with duties spanning escorting inmates, searches, contraband control, and documentation. This role requires academy attendance and unescorted CJIS clearance as mandated by FDLE.

A valid Florida driver’s license is expected, with potential travel within county areas. Successful candidates will complete the Corrections Academy and join a team focused on security, discipline, and humane