Detention Officer; Certified

About the job DETENTION OFFICER (CERTIFIED) Essential Functions

Supervises and controls the custody and activities of prisoners by enforcing facility rules and regulations, utilizing surveillance equipment and by personal observation.

Processes prisoners upon arrival to facility, which includes, but is not limited to: searching, securing belongings, fingerprinting, photographing, and transporting.

Conducts prisoner inventory, and maintains records.

Periodically inspects doors, interview rooms, and windows assuring they are locked and have not been tampered with.

Responds to questions from the public, officers, administrative staff, and prisoners.

Maintains cleanliness and order of workstation and work vehicle.

Attends meetings, conferences and trainings as needed.

Performs other related duties.

• Must possess a current Correctional Officer Certification from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement

OR

• Certificate of completion issued by an accredited school of criminal justice and proof of attainment of a passing score in the State of Florida certification examination
• A valid Florida driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment
• And meet the minimum requirements as stipulated under Florida Statute 943.13.