Corrections Officer

Location: Land O' Lakes

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Corrections Officers play a crucial role in the Corrections department. This is a highly visible certified Corrections position in which the incumbent is responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates. Corrections Officers are tasked with inmate supervision, confiscation of contraband, escorting of inmates within the facility, ensuring inmate safety, and supervising and monitoring civilian personnel within the units.

General Description

Apply now to begin your career in Corrections with Pasco County BOCC.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain care, custody and control of inmates.
• Conduct security/WBC checks on inmates.
• Classify inmates.
• Conduct cell area searches.
• Confiscate contraband.
• Monitor and supervise inmates.
• Operate electronic surveillance equipment.
• Escort inmates with the facility.
• Communicate with inmates.
• Ensure inmate safety.
• Conduct inmate searches.
• Observe and evaluate inmate behavior.
• Perform sanitation inspections.
• Accommodate needs of disabled inmates.
• Process special risk inmates.
• Supervise and monitor civilian personnel within the units.
• Document all inmate activities.
• Supervise cell cleanup.
• Transport inmates to other locations/facilities when needed.
• Complete disciplinary reports on inmates.
• Maintain all logs, JMS reports and inspections.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Florida Statutes/County Codes/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.
• Interviewing and interrogation 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.
• Possess short/long term memory.
• Detect and discern odors.

Minimum Requirements

Physical

Skills:

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.

Conditions, Hazards, and Circumstances: 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.

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. CJSTC Corrections Certification required.

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, preference in appointment to preference‑eligible applicants.

Senior Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other, Information Technology, and Management

Industries

Law Enforcement

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