Corrections Officer Trainee

Location: Land O' Lakes

Corrections Officer Trainee – Pasco Police Department

Corrections Officer Trainees play a vital role within the Corrections department. Trainees will attend the academy before becoming certified Corrections Officers. Trainees will learn inmate supervision, transport of inmates, and inmate safety, among other important tasks associated with being a Corrections Officer. Apply now to start your career in Corrections with Pasco County BOCC.

Please provide a list of your employment history for the past ten (10) years.

Essential Job Functions

Academy training includes:
Inmate supervision to include maintaining care, custody and control of inmates; conducting security/WBC checks; classifying inmates; conducting cell area searches; confiscating contraband; monitoring and supervising inmates; operating electronic surveillance equipment; escorting inmates within the facility; communicating with inmates; ensuring inmate safety; conducting inmate searches; observing and evaluating inmate behavior; performing sanitation inspections; evaluating and accommodating the needs of disabled inmates;

processing special risk inmates; supervising and monitoring civilian personnel within the units; ensuring all inmate activities are documented; supervising cell cleanup; transporting inmates to other locations/facilities when needed; completing disciplinary reports on inmates; maintaining all logs, JMS reports and inspections.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Florida Statutes, County Codes, and Florida Model Jail Standards
• Knowledge of weapon and gun safety
• Knowledge of Officer Safety Skills
• Radio Procedures
• Application and Use of Force
• CPR/First Aid
• Ability to listen and comprehend radio traffic
• Interrogation and interviewing skills
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware systems
• Ability to relate well to the public
• Time management skills
• Ability to make sound decisions and use independent judgments, technical, and professional decisions on a daily basis
• Possession of short/long term memory
• Detect and discern odors
• Ability to attend and complete training academy

Minimum Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to use force, willingness to use necessary force (including deadly force), ability to hear conversation at a normal level (assisted/unassisted), vision correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Must be able to perform the physical standards required for the job. This position is 85 hours bi‑weekly. Ability and willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Physical

Skills/Working Conditions

The following are conditions/hazards/circumstances/situations that may be encountered in the course of performing the essential functions of the job described: exposure to the elements, stress, physical assaults, verbal assaults, exposure to infectious diseases, blood and viral pathogens.

Education, Training and Experience

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Applicant must successfully complete academy.

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Special Requirements

Unescorted CJIS clearance as authorized by FDLE is required. May require occasional travel to other locations within and outside County areas.

ADA Statement

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Drug-Free Workplace

Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

Veterans' Preference

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference‑eligible applicants.

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