Detention Officer: Secure Custody & Inmate Care

Alachua County Sheriff's Office (FL); Sorrento (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Alachua County Sheriff's Office (FL) is seeking a Detention Officer to maintain custody and control of inmates within the jail facility. The role involves processing inmates, enforcing disciplinary procedures, and using restraint and defensive tactics as required.

You will perform inspections, supervise inmate activities, and transport inmates to court while ensuring safety and compliance with procedures. Candidates should meet Florida corrections standards and pass agility and training

Qualifications

• Meet or exceed all applicable Florida law standards for Correctional Officers.
• Complete ACSO Field Training Officer program requirements.
• Meet applicable physical agility standards.
• Meet use of defensive tactics and issued equipment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Make periodic jail tours to inspect security.
• Release inmates to recreation or program areas; operate security doors and equipment.
• Receive prisoners and conduct processing including searching, fingerprinting and photographing.
• Release inmates with proper authorization and return personal property.
• Receive cash and security bail bonds for accuracy.
• Prepare disposition reports of confined prisoners.
• Answer routine inmate questions.
• Supervise distribution of meals, medication, and mail.
• Transport inmates to court appearances as required.
• Observe inmate attitude and behavior and report issues.

Skills

Security

Detention

Observation

Defensive tactics

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree Preferred

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

OC spray

Taser

Firearms handling

Job description

Alachua County Sheriff's Office (FL) is seeking a Detention Officer to maintain custody and control of inmates within the jail facility. The role involves processing inmates, enforcing disciplinary procedures, and using restraint and defensive tactics as required.

You will perform inspections, supervise inmate activities, and transport inmates to court while ensuring safety and compliance with procedures. Candidates should meet Florida corrections standards and pass agility and training