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SWORN/CERTIFIED DEPUTIES.........$2,000

**$1,000 UPON HIRE AND $1,000 UPON PROBATION COMPLETION**

 

The Detention Deputy monitors, controls and accounts for incarcerated inmates and civilian visitors while at the Polk County Sheriff's Office detention facilities.

The most important and essential job function of the pposition is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, respnding politely to customers, delivering customer service, working as a team member, functioning under intense pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.

The Detention Deputy may perform other related duties and tasks, as required and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Education Incentives
• Free Employee Health Clinic
• Wellness Incentives
• FRS Retirement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Employee Gym
• Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan

Essential Functions

 

 

Security

       Operate remote control panel

       Operate manual cell locks

       Conduct inmate counts

       Verify inmate counts

       Patrol/observe housing/confinement areas

       Maintain security of keys

       Maintain control room or office logs

       Control civilian traffic in restricted areas

       Patrol and inspect perimeter of facility

       Operate jail or annex sally ports or gates

       Monitor closed-circuit television

       Escort visitors or vendors

       Supervise inmate barber

       Prevent escape attempts

       Obtain medical or dental assistance

       Report unusual emergency situations

       Direct evacuation

       Apply restraints

       Subdue disorderly inmates

       Search confinement areas

       Search inmate property

       Strip-search inmate

Housing Management

       Verify office log

       Maintain housing or dormitory log

       Supervise inmates during recreation

       Observe inmate in medical isolation

       Inspect fire fighting equipment

       Resolve inmate disputes

       Supervise trusty distributing food trays

       Supervise inmates during medical visit

       Move inmate in and out of cell

Operations

       Receive/issue weapons and ammunition

       Inventory weapons and ammunition

       Report sabotage, pilferage, violations

       Answer inmate questions

       Maintain restraint equipment inventory

       Prepare disciplinary report

       Report and record found contraband

       Investigate disciplinary report

       Participate in disciplinary board

       Conduct facility tours

       Testify or appear in court

       Fire weapons on range qualification

       Collect DNA

Inmate Property, Mail and Money

       Collect, sort or distribute institutional mail

       Sort and distribute inmate mail

       Distribute completed commissary orders

       Distribute/collect inmate commissary order

       Collect and accurately count money

Transportation

       Supervise inmates during transport

       Maintain security of inmates

       Operate transport vehicles

       Transport inmates to/from outside facilities

       Supervise inmates outside of facilities

       Prepare and complete travel record

       Communicate with other facilities

Visitation/Recreation

       Observe contact and non-contact visits

       Search visitors

       Sign up visitors

       Sign up inmates for recreation

       Maintain security of inmates at recreation

       Maintain statistical data

       Ensure compliance with visitation and recreation standards

Administrative

       Assist the Support Section Commander

       Procure and deliver office supplies

       Order uniform supplies

       Deliver inter-office mail

       Receive and return messages

       Maintain office supplies

Attorney Booth

       Coordinate and monitor inmate visit

Booking

       Verify intake information

       Fingerprint inmates

       Verify inmate identity

       Photograph inmate

       Oversee delousing process

       Maintain inmate property inventory list

       Return Inmate property

       Collect DNA

Disciplinary Review Board

       Prepare and distribute restrictions list

       Conduct disciplinary review and hearing

       Review disciplinary report form

       Distribute disciplinary review form

       Assemble disciplinary report histories

       Conduct appeal hearings

Food Service

       Provide training materials

       Inspect food or drink

       Issue or receive supplies

       Maintain sanitary facility

       Issue, inventory, receive utensils

       Provide meals for inmates

Intoxilyzer Maintenance

       Conduct intoxilyzer breath test

       Maintain intoxilyzer

Judicial Complex

       Monitor inmate court appearance

       Verify inmate location

       Distribute court lists, correspondence

       Conduct security patrol

Dual Certified

       Document criminal offenses

Trusty Supervisor

       Ensure compliance with standards

       Select inmates for trusty status

       Oversee distribution of laundry items

       Oversee distribution of hygiene items

       Maintain yard and laundry equipment

       Oversee cleanliness of facility

       Maintain linens and other items

       Oversee grounds keeping

       Transport trusties to work site

       Oversee car wash

       Maintain inmate telephones and televisions

Weekender Program

       Conduct weekend program

       Obtain materials for program

       Assist Unit sergeant

       Set-up inmate folders

       Assist Transportation Unit

K-9

       Perform demonstrations

       Conduct building search

       Conduct area search

       Maintain and sanitize K-9 Kennel cage

       Maintain K-9

       Attend training

       Conduct area search for drugs

       Complete activity log of training

       Complete monthly activity log

       Complete all required documentation

Education, Professional Certification or License

• High School or GED
• Valid Florida driver's license
• State of Florida, Basic Recruit Certificate of Corrections Compliance after completion of training in accordance with the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
• Successful completion of the Polk County Sheriff's Office Floor Training and Evaluation Program
• Dual certification required for K-9 assignment

Professional Experience

• Prefer experience in corrections, security or social work fields

Environmental Conditions

• Works near potentially dangerous persons
• Work may require physical acts of strength and endurance
• May utilize firearms or other weapons
• Works rotating 12 hour shift
• Works in confined areas with limited access to freedom

Knowledge of

• PCSO policy and procedures
• Sally port controls
• Operation of cell locks
• Operation of the control panel
• Facilities
• Location of inmates
• Defensive tactics
• Officer safety technoiques
• Resistance/Control Continuum
• Firat aid and CPR
• Use of retraint devices
• Search techniques
• Self-contained breathing apparatus
• Different types of fire extinguishers
• Inmate control
• Weapons safety
• Criminal Justive System
• Communications radio codes and signals
• Animal husbandry
• Animal medications
• Safety procedures
• Welding equipment
• Welding material
• Automotive mechanics
• Farm equipment
• Electrical rep
• Single and three phase wiring
• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Defensive tactics
• Court system
• Courtroom demeanor
• Office supplies
• Florida State Tatutes
• Fingerprinting procedures
• Filing system
• Appropriate forms
• Seed germination
• Soil
• Chemicals
• Operationsof farm equipment
• Drainage to avoid soil erosion
• Crop rotation
• Planting seasons
• Chemicals and fertilizers
• References
• Farm operations
• Farming periodicals
• Wholesalers
• Ground maintenance equipment
• Operation of food service equipment
• Government recipes
• Intoxilyer operations
• *FDLE rules, and regulations for intoxilyzer
• Geographical area
• Case Reporting Manual
• Classification system 

Ability to

• Operate fire-fighting equipment
• Read a clock
• Inventory keys
• Read and write English
• Handle stress
• Direct evacuation
• Recognize contraband
• Operate a calculator
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Follow instructions
• Operate a hand truck
• Operate office equipment
• Count accurately
• Adjust to physical disabilities
• Adapt tp incoherent inmate
• Operate photographic equipment
• Operate farm equipment
• Perform maintenance
• Operate tools
• Read and follow recipes
• Operate intoxilyzer
• Establish and control a crime scene
• Recognize deficiencies
• Inventory
• Operate a 16 passenger vehicle 

Skills

• Observation
• Self-defense
• Communications
• Basic mathematical
• Computer
• Interpersonal
• Interviewing
• Public speaking
• Time management
• Telephone
• Leadership
• Supervisory
• Instructing
• Organizational
• Counseling
• Estimating
• Basic English grammar
• Record keeping
• Plumbing
• Torch
• Pipe fitting
• Welding
• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Masonry
• Intoxilyzer maintenance
• Investigative
• Decision-making
• Weapons proficiency
• Reading comprehension 

Physical Requirements

• Sit for long periods
• Stand for long periods
• Walk five miles
• Ambulate independently
• Bend/squat
• See at normal range or with accommodation
• Lift/drag/carry heavy objects up to 150 lbs.
• Speak English understandably
• Hear at normal level or with accommodation
• Sense of smell
• Manual dexterity
• Run fast for 50 yards
• Kneel
• Climb stairs
• Stoop
• Crawl
• Recognize colors
• Subdue a resisting/attacking subject

Other

*FDLE:  Florida Department of Law Enforcement

"Essential Functions" may be dependent upon assignment

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

MinUSD $66,341.18/Yr.MaxUSD $84,404.32/Yr.Employment Type: OTHER