Detention Officer; Shiftwork - Nights, Weekends

Security Officer

Salary is based on experience and/or qualifications, and is subject to negotiation

Performs security by maintaining order, providing care, control, and custody of prisoners in the Fort Lauderdale Police Department's Detention Facility. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Detention Corporal according to established security procedures, department regulations, city, county and state laws. In accordance with Article 24 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769, for posting purposes this open-competitive job posting shall be considered as a simultaneous internal and external posting (it is open to both internal City employees and external applicants).

Additionally, this job classification is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Teamsters Local Union 769.

Required Documents For Submitting On-Line Application

• Birth Certificate and/or Naturalization Documents
• High School Diploma or Certificate of Equivalent Education
• Current Driver's License History (acquired no earlier than 30 days of application; submission must include a history from every state a driver license was held)
• Physical Agility Test (PAT) passing score
• Basic Abilities Test – Correctional Officer (BATCO) passing score (non-certified applicants only)
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Standards Training Commission (CJSTC) Certification (if applicable)
• State Corrections Officer Certification (if certified)
• If claiming Veterans' Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on-line application.

* PAT FOR OUT OF AREA APPLICANTS – Proof of successful completion of the PAT is not required with the application; however, candidates must successfully complete this test prior to hire. Out of area applicants are those who reside outside of the Florida counties of Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach.

** BAT FOR OUT OF AREA APPLICANTS – Proof of successful completion of the BAT is not required with the application if you reside outside of the state of Florida; however, candidates must successfully complete this test prior to hire.

• Maintains care, custody, and control over all detainees and prisoners; takes appropriate action to ensure the safety and security of the detainees/prisoners, the public and other law enforcement/detention personnel.
• Receives incoming prisoners; conducts searches to detect concealed weapons and contraband. Coordinates prisoner placement and cell assignment during the intake process.
• Complies with booking and release orders and procedures.
• Maintains accurate counts of detainees/prisoners; maintains complete records and ensures that current information on prisoners is entered into the computerized record information system.
• Secures detention facility keys; receives status and incident reports and special instructions from other detention personnel; follows special instructions from supervisors, and other detention personnel.
• Operates an agency vehicle to transport detainees and adheres to agency policies and procedures in accordance with laws regarding safe vehicle operations.
• Maintains heightened awareness to surroundings and environment in the preservation of life and property.
• Must maintain control of emotional reactions and impulses while taking charge of or handling a disagreeable or dangerous situation.
• Applies knowledge of policies and procedures used in the operation of a detention (prison intake) facility including use of restraint devices, deployment of less than lethal force, e.g. (OC, taser) for inmate control.
• Operates a two-way radio, utilizing proper radio etiquette, communication/dispatch codes and signals and officer safety techniques.
• May be required to assist in events, critical incidents, or emergencies.
• Must be available and willing to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed, to fulfill the 24/7 mission of the unit.
• Performs related duties as required.