Corrections Technician

Brevard County Sheriff's Office; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Corrections Deputy to help maintain security, custody and control of inmates within the jail complex. The role involves operating electronically controlled doors, conducting counts of inmate workers and monitoring movement to ensure safety and order.

The position requires responding to emergencies, handling inquiries from the public and inmates, and supervising inmate workers.

Qualifications

• Background investigation (including polygraph) and pre-employment checks required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintains security within the Jail Complex at all times.
• Operates electronically operated security doors to assure authorized movement of persons throughout the jail facility.
• Conducts counts of inmate workers and reports to designated person/station.
• Monitors and controls all movement within the unit to maintain security and safety.
• Maintains security and accountability for keys issued or received; updates key logs.
• Monitors radio transmissions and responds to communications in a timely manner.
• Responds to emergencies as directed and to inquiries from the public and inmates.
• Supervises inmate workers and monitors for difficulties; notifies security if necessary.
• Monitors inmates working through CCTV.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The purpose of this class is to assist corrections deputies by performing various functions associated with the care, custody and control of inmates. This class is responsible for varying job duties depending on area of assignment. This class works according to established procedures under general supervision; makes decisions according to established guidelines. The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Maintains security within the Jail Complex at all times.
• Operates electronically operated security doors to assure authorized movement of persons throughout the jail facility.
• Conducts counts of inmate workers and reports this information to the designated person/station.
• Monitors and controls all movement within the unit in order to maintain the security and safety of all personnel and inmates.
• Maintains the security and accountability for any and all keys issued or received.
• Updates the key logs, reflecting any and all changes made to keys or locks.
• Monitors radio transmissions and correctly reacts to all appropriate communications in a timely manner.
• Monitors and responds to personnel calls/requests in an expedited manner.
• Responds to emergencies as directed.
• Responds to inquiries made about various procedures/requests from the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Answers inmates' questions in an objective and professional manner.
• Supervises and controls inmate workers; monitors for difficulties and notifies security if necessary.
• Monitors inmates working through the use of CCTV.
• Prepares a daily inventory of control room supplies.
• Inspects and replaces fire extinguishers and Scott air packs.
• Regular, dependable and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Work is performed inside the Jail Complex. Employees will have contact with inmates during the normal course of the work day.

Work is completed in twelve (12) hour shifts; employees must be able to work shifts: (6:00am - 6:00pm or 6:00pm - 6:00am.) Applicants need to be available to work any shift; days/nights, weekends and holidays.

Employees are subjected to extended work days and hours to meet operational needs or in the event of an emergency event.

Successful completion of a criminal background investigation including polygraph, reference/employment/neighborhood checks. submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to assuming position and will be subject to return to duty, post-accident and/or random and reasonable suspicion drug tests while employed with BCSO.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a polygraph and criminal history review. Candidates must also pass a pre-employment drug screening. While employed, individuals will be subject to return-to-duty and post-accident drug screening.

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job applicants and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.