Entry-Level Corrections Operations Technician

Bridges Of America; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridges International in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an entry-level staff member to supervise inmates and maintain safety within a correctional setting. You will oversee activities, document operations, and ensure compliance with policy while supporting a secure, structured environment.

The organization has a long history as a private non-profit provider of re-entry services in Florida, with national and global expansion to inmates and probationers.

Qualifications

• Experience: Prefer three years of experience working in the criminal justice field; will train those with applicable skills in related fields.
• Education: High school degree, college degree desired.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmate population at all times, including meal times, work periods, visitation, and furloughs.
• Ensure the safety and welfare of inmates, staff, and visitors.
• Conduct daily inspections of housing areas.
• Record and report maintenance problems through weekly inspections.
• Conduct weekend phone monitors to inmates employers.
• Collect and record inmate paychecks.
• Conduct all necessary counts, according to written policy.
• Conduct intake on all new inmate.
• Attend all staff meetings, when requested.
• Maintain all daily, weekly, monthly log books, and any other required documentation.
• Sign inmates out to work and furloughs, documenting all necessary forms.
• Ensure inmates return all IDs, except inmate ID cards, when returning from outside activities.
• Miscellaneous filing and record keeping.
• Clock in and out utilizing the company time and attendance system.
• Must be able to perform the major functions of job with or without an accommodation.
• Required to attend all mandatory training specified by policy.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Report all Workers Compensation injuries, whether or not they require medical attention or not, to your immediate supervisor, the Business Administrator or the Facility Director.
• Report all breaches of company policy or code of ethics that you have knowledge of, hear about or see regardless of who is involved in the breach to your immediate supervisor or the Facility Director, or the HR Department if necessary.
• Report all unsafe conditions that could affect clients/inmates or employees which you become aware of to your immediate supervisor or the Facility Director immediately.
• To be eligible for promotion you must demonstrate organizational abilities and must have good written and oral communication skills.
• To be eligible for promotion to a supervisory position you must complete supervisory/team building training. This can be accomplished by checking out How to Supervise People CD from the corporate office and passing all tests with a minimum score of 80%.
• Ensure that all applicable policies and procedures that fall within the scope of this job description are followed and adhered to.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Skills

English language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

College degree desired

Job description

Bridges International in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an entry-level staff member to supervise inmates and maintain safety within a correctional setting. You will oversee activities, document operations, and ensure compliance with policy while supporting a secure, structured environment.

The organization has a long history as a private non-profit provider of re-entry services in Florida, with national and global expansion to inmates and probationers.