Detention Technician I

Leon County Sheriff's Office; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Leon County Sheriff's Office is seeking a civilian team member to support the Detention Facility operations. The role emphasizes security access control for personnel, inmates, and visitors, plus effective communication and reporting.

The position requires knowledge of safety procedures, the ability to operate security panels, and readiness to respond to emergencies or security breaches with professional conduct and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
• Ability to adhere to agency core values and professionally represent the agency.
• Familiarity with CJIS, FCIC and NCIC systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security access for personnel, inmates and visitors.
• Operate a control panel to manage doors and security in assigned areas.
• Fingerprinting of individuals using manual and electronic systems.
• Respond to emergencies and security breaches.
• Communicate effectively with visitors and staff.
• Prepare clear, accurate written and oral reports.
• Work rotating 8-12 hour shifts including day, night and weekends.
• Attend to emergencies or natural disasters as required.

Skills

Security operations

Emergency response

Teamwork

Written & oral communication

Safety awareness

Public interactions

Stress management

Geographic layout knowledge

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CJIS

FCIC

NCIC

Control panel operations

Job description

This position performs general support functions at the Leon County Detention Facility in a civilian capacity, answering to the Captain of Detention. This employee helps maintain the overall safety, and good functioning order of the Leon County Detention Facility by maintaining security access of personnel, inmates and processing visitors. The position exercises judgment and individual initiative in the performance of routine duties and in emergency situations, sometimes without immediate supervision. The position adheres to the agency core values of honesty and integrity, accountability, teamwork, trust and respect and commitment to excellence. To be successful in this position, the employee must demonstrate competency in Florida Model Jail Standards, Jail Standard Operational Procedures and LCSO General Orders, safety awareness, knowledge of geographical layout of the Leon County Detention Facility, general communication skills (both written and oral), inter-personal skills, problem solving, customer service skills and team building skills.

1. Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and the application of such to the performance of the job.
2. Ability to adhere to the standards and principles of the agency's core values and professionally represent the agency.
3. Knowledge of the geography and layout of the Leon County Detention Facility and its property including highly secured areas and exit access areas.
4. Operate a control panel to maintain and control doors and security of assigned areas.
5. Operate a computer so that major systems can be maintained including but not limited to electronic logs, CJIS, FCIC and NCIC.
6. Recognize and report potential penetrations, escapes and security breaches involving inmates or other unauthorized personnel.
7. Ability to respond to a "man down" alarm in a quick and efficient manner.
8. Demonstrate efficiency in fingerprinting persons manually and/or by using electronic fingerprint system.
9. Adhere to, apply and maintain proper principles of safety and security awareness.
10. Ability to effectively communicate with and securely process visitors to the Leon County Detention Facility.
11. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
12. Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
13. Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly under stressful conditions.
14. Ability to work closely with others as a team.
15. Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise and objective written and oral reports.
16. Ability to report to work timely, consistently and as scheduled.
17. Ability to report to work in times of an emergency disaster as declared by local, state or federal officials or agencies.
18. Ability to work rotating 8-12-hour shifts involving daytime and night-time hours as well as weekends.
19. Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Must be able to lift, push, carry or pull a minimum of 25 pounds independently.
• Position has an increased risk of occupational exposure to hazardous and infectious materials.
• Must be available during times of emergencies or natural disasters.
• Position may require mandatory overtime as designated by administration.