Corrections Officer Jobs

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.
• Provides highly responsible care, custody and control of criminal offenders in a detention/correctional institution; observes, interacts and supervises the activities of the inmates on assigned post to enforce order and discipline; monitors inmate housing, job and program assignments. Will observe nudity and possible lewd acts.
• Supervises, communicates, and promotes positive behavior among inmates; resolves behavioral problems through counseling and problem solving skills.
• Employs force to maintain order among inmates as prescribed by departmental rules and regulations as necessary; escorts and secures inmates within the facility.
• Bears assigned firearm and hand weapons; Follows all prescribed procedures relevant to the assigned function for the purpose of safeguarding all Corrections staff, property, and facilities within scope of responsibility; screens inmate visitors.
• Performs all work in compliance with all laws, rules and regulatory standards governing the operations of the detention/correctional facilities and programs, and the confinement, safety, health and protection of criminal offenders.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled Defensive Tactics training, Firearm qualifications and First Aid/CPR training for certification as required; attends meetings to keep up with trends in probation issues, legislative changes and safety.
• Transports inmates to and from various locations as directed, e.g., correctional facilities, courtrooms, prisons, medical facilities, work programs.
• Maintains a variety of detailed legal records and reports; collects and prepares various information; prepares legal documentation as required, e.g., activity logs, incident reports.
• Performs critical inmate classification, count and control while maintaining fire safety, key control, perimeter security.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled rounds of assigned area; performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections of the assigned area to ensure security, safety and sanitation are maintained; searches inmates and cells for contraband articles; reports observations to superiors.

Education/Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years old. Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by a demonstrated ability to perform the physically demanding corrections work within a potentially psychologically stressful environment.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor which involves perjury or false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended sentence.
• Must be able to work all shifts and overtime, as required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers license, (CDL license with passenger endorsement required prior to transporting inmates).
• Must possess and maintain current Florida State Corrections Certification.

• Capable to work under stressful conditions; ability to analytically observe, and objectively and clearly report routine and non-routine, emergency and non-emergency activities; skill in safe First Aid methods, procedures and practices.
• Skill in reading, analyzing and interpreting professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and legal documentation.
• Skill in the principles and techniques of customer relations skills; ability to deal diplomatically with irate, violent or frantic individuals; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Knowledge of adult inmate care, custody and control principles, practices, procedures and systems; knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Ability to operate basic office and communications equipment, e.g., radio. computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communications with inmates, social service agencies, co-workers, department management, security and classification staff, members of the judiciary, and the general public.
• Knowledge of correctional facility operations; skill in the use and operation of handguns, and other hand held weapons.
• Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
• Must be able to perform intermittent physically demanding work; must be able to sit, stand, walk or climb stairs for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work independently in an office and correctional environment; ability to prioritize work, organize and make sound judgments in inmate supervision; skill in analyzing and developing effective solutions; ability to investigate complaints.

• Good eye sight for production or safety of self and others
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear
• Physical Demand: Very Heavy
• Must be able to walk, sit, stand, or climb stairs for extended periods of time.
• Frequent (up to 2/3 of work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds
• 100 pounds maximum lifting
• If mostly sitting is involved will require push/pull on arm and leg controls.
• Walk, run, stoop, bend and climb stairs.
• Capable of working under stressful conditions.