Corrections Officer State Certified

CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE

This class involves work in maintaining the security, health and welfare of inmates confined to the Charlotte County direct supervision jail. The work involves responsibility for guarding inmates in accord with established policies, regulations, and procedures. Duties include walking a post within the jail, booking, and classifying prisoners, dispensing food, prescription medications, and canteen items. Work involves transporting prisoners to court, medical appointments, work details and other facilities;

supervising work details and exercise sessions; and keeping records and logs on prisoners as required. Unusual or difficult situations are referred to supervisors for action or guidance. This position requires shift work including weekends, holidays and overtime, 12-hour shifts in a 24/hour facility. This position is considered essential under the CCSO Emergency Plan. Work is performed under supervision of a Corrections Corporal and is reviewed for results and compliance with established rules, regulations, and procedures.

It is distinguished from the Deputy Sheriff classification, which is certified to exercise law enforcement powers. In a direct supervision jail, corrections staff controls behavior of the jail population through a proactive concept based on direct inmate supervision. In this setting, inmates are given the responsibility to influence their treatment and privileges through control of their own behavior. This direct supervision approach is unlike the more traditional reactive containment approach, which utilizes bars, security glass, and other barriers.

• Maintains security of assigned facility by observing and controlling inmate behavior, enforcing discipline, and reporting observations. Provides escort services within the jail.
• Provides transport services and security of inmates to various locations within the State of Florida.
• Physically restrains inmates with handcuffs, leg irons, and other appropriate restraint devices as needed.
• Carries and safely deploys department approved and issued firearms and other defensive weapons when so directed. Wears, carries, uses, and maintains respirators, protective masks, and other personal safety equipment.
• Testifies in court proceedings.
• Participates in the investigation and compilation of information regarding inmate grievances and hearings.
• Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of all information and materials encountered in the performance of his/her duties.
• Assists in updating policies, operational procedures, programs, and statistical data.
• Operates variety of technical equipment and testing devices, including Intoxilyzer and camera, fingerprint equipment and related devices.
• Performs other related work as required.
• Conducts checks of inmate housing and cell searches for inmate census and detection of contraband.
• Controls, operates and inspects life safety equipment, electronic safety and surveillance equipment, and door control systems.
• Monitors visitors entering and exiting the facility.
• Performs booking, fingerprinting, identification, and records maintenance procedures.
• Participates in evacuation procedures and maintains security in emergency situations.
• Provides information to inmates and the public regarding Corrections Bureau rules and regulations.

• Considerable knowledge of policies, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the maintenance of security in a jail and the maintenance of the health and welfare of inmates.
• Ability to communicate effectively with inmates.
• Ability to enforce the law impartially and with proper regard for the legal procedures and safeguards governing the work. Ability to…