Corrections Officer - Florida State Certified

Charlotte County Sheriff's Office Correctional Officer

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.

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 understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to prepare reports and maintain logs and records.

Ability to operate all equipment listed in the EQUIPMENT USED section. Knowledge and ability to maintain their uniforms and equipment in a neat and serviceable condition and will, by their appearance, set an example of neatness and strict conformity with agency policy and general orders. Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and establish cohesive, effective relationships with peers (i.e., teamwork abilities) Ability and willingness to maintain dependable work habits such as reporting to work on time.

Knowledge of method, techniques, and procedures necessary to maintenance of the health and welfare of incarcerated individuals. Knowledge of emergency responses, particularly first aid, CPR and firefighting procedures and equipment. Knowledge of the legal rights of incarcerated individuals. Knowledge of modern techniques and methods of self-defense. Ability to correctly use restraining devices and other technical equipment associated with the work.

Ability to supervise and control inmates in routine and non-routine activities. Ability to recognize variant behavior, including drug abuse, medical problems, suicidal tendencies in inmates. Ability to recognize and respond to emergency situations.

High school diploma or GED. Prefer two (2) year degree or currently enrolled. Completion of State-approved training and certification as a Corrections Officer in compliance with the requirements of the State of Florida. Some experience in government or private security, law enforcement, or corrections work is desirable. Possession of a valid Florida driver's license. Annually pass the physical abilities test of a certified officer through term of appointment.

Prefer Valid Basic CPR and First Aid card.

Intoxilyzer 5000 / Close Circuit Equipment / First Aid Kit / Flashlight / Flares / Cameras / Radios / Agency Weapons Systems:
Pistol, Shotgun, Rifle, OC Spray, Baton, Taser/ Fingerprint Equipment / Computer and Related Software / Cameras / Basic Crime Scene Video Equipment / VCR Equipment / Fire Extinguisher / Telephone /…