Correctional Officer Captain

Correctional Officer Captain -

This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current FDC employees will be considered. Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures. Correctional Officer Captain vacancy located at:
Hardee Correctional Institution Bowling Green, Florida (Hardee County)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have completed the basic recruit training course for correctional officers and have one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida
• Must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months
• Must not have received an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months
• Must not have received less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years

Specific

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Delegates post assignments, specific duty assignments, coordinates leave use and ensures accurate completion of attendance and leave reports
• Works with lead officers to ensure proper security coverage
• Conducts periodic individual counseling with staff to outline problem areas and give additional duties or instructions
• Supervises searches for contraband and makes daily inspections of buildings and grounds
• Inspects physical plant for security concerns and to maintain proper sanitation standards
• Functions as facility manager during non-administrative hours
• Circulates throughout institution observing employees' performance
• Conducts performance evaluations
• Schedules and/or coordinates training programs for subordinates
• Conducts continuous training of subordinate staff in security procedures and performance
• Takes and recommends non-appealable disciplinary action and recommends appealable disciplinary action to higher level management
• Supervises and coordinates body cavity searches as authorized by the Warden
• Authorizes non-emergency applications of use of force
• Supervises inmates commensurate with the level of risk they present
• Manages inmate housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards
• Transports inmates using approved restraints and observing relevant laws, policies and procedures
• Conducts accurate head counts, maintains custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter and escorts inmates within the secured perimeter
• Inventories personal property and issues receipts
• Performs crisis intervention functions to include but not limited to subduing violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, or preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods
• Maintains facility security
• Conducts inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas
• Physically checks doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences and other areas to ensure proper security
• Maintains proper inventory records
• Issues and receives property and equipment
• Attends mandatory and other training
• Performs other related duties as required

Location:

Bowling Green, FL, US, 33834