Corrections Officer; Florida State Certified

Correctional Officer

This position is eligible for Night Shift Differential Pay. Please note that internal candidates in the same classification and/or pay grade as the position posted will not receive a pay adjustment if selected. Under direction, the purpose of the position is to direct, supervise and monitor inmates housed in the Osceola Correctional facility in accordance with all departmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements applicable to the work.

Employees in this classification perform at journey professional level, and are responsible for the custody, control and care of inmates within the detention facility and while transporting inmates to and from the facility. Objective is to support safe, efficient and effective facility operations.

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.

Education/

Experience:

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by a demonstrated ability to perform the physically demanding corrections work within a potentially psychologically stressful environment. Must possess and maintain current Florida State Corrections Certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers license, (CDL license with passenger endorsement required prior to transporting inmates). Must be at least 18 years old. Must be a U.S. Citizen.

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.

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of correctional facility operations; skill in the use and operation of handguns, and other hand held weapons. Knowledge of adult inmate care, custody and control principles, practices, procedures and systems; knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment. Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.

Skill in reading, analyzing and interpreting professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and legal documentation. Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of substance abuse. 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 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. 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. Must be able to perform intermittent physically demanding work;

must be able to sit, stand, walk or climb stairs for extended periods of time. 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. Ability to operate basic office and communications equipment, e.g., radio. computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.

Physical Demand:
Very Heavy. 100 pounds maximum lifting. Frequent (up to 2/3 of work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 pounds. If mostly sitting is involved will require push/pull on arm and leg controls. Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear. Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others. Walk, run, stoop, bend and climb stairs.

Must be able to walk, sit, stand, or climb stairs for extended periods of time. Capable of working under stressful conditions.