Detention Deputy
Polk County Sheriff's Office - Winter Haven, FL
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SIGN-ON BONUSES FOR NEW HIRESSWORN/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.Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay ChecksMedical, Dental, VisionLife InsuranceFRS Retirement10 Paid HolidaysPaid Time OffTuition ReimbursementEducation IncentivesDeferred Compensation PlanWellness IncentivesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Free Employee GymFree Employee Health ClinicSecurity· 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 inmateHousing 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 cellOperations· 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 DNAInmate 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 moneyTransportation· 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 facilitiesVisitation/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 standardsAdministrative· Assist the Support Section Commander· Procure and deliver office supplies· Order uniform supplies· Deliver inter-office mail· Receive and return messages· Maintain office suppliesAttorney Booth· Coordinate and monitor inmate visitBooking· Verify intake information· Fingerprint inmates· Verify inmate identity· Photograph inmate· Oversee delousing process· Maintain inmate property inventory list· Return Inmate property· Collect DNADisciplinary 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 hearingsFood Service· Provide training materials· Inspect food or drink· Issue or receive supplies· Maintain sanitary facility· Issue, inventory, receive utensils· Provide meals for inmatesIntoxilyzer Maintenance· Conduct intoxilyzer breath test· Maintain intoxilyzerJudicial Complex· Monitor inmate court appearance· Verify inmate location· Distribute court lists, correspondence· Conduct security patrolDual Certified· Document criminal offensesTrusty 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 televisionsWeekender Program· Conduct weekend program· Obtain materials for program· Assist Unit sergeant· Set-up inmate folders· Assist Transportation UnitK-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 documentationHigh School or GEDValid Florida driver's licenseState of Florida, Basic Recruit Certificate of Corrections Compliance after completion of training in accordance with the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training CommissionSuccessful completion of the Polk County Sheriff's Office Floor Training and Evaluation ProgramDual certification required for K-9 assignmentPrefer experience in corrections, security or social work fieldsWorks near potentially dangerous personsWork may require physical acts of strength and enduranceMay utilize firearms or other weaponsWorks rotating 12 hour shiftWorks in confined areas with limited access to freedomPCSO policy and proceduresSally port controlsOperation of cell locksOperation of the control panelFacilitiesLocation of inmatesDefensive tacticsOfficer safety technoiquesResistance/Control ContinuumFirat aid and CPRUse of retraint devicesSearch techniquesSelf-contained breathing apparatusDifferent types of fire extinguishersInmate controlWeapons safetyCriminal Justive SystemCommunications radio codes and signalsAnimal husbandryAnimal medicationsSafety proceduresWelding equipmentWelding materialAutomotive mechanicsFarm equipmentElectrical repSingle and three phase wiringHand toolsPower toolsDefensive tacticsCourt systemCourtroom demeanorOffice suppliesFlorida State TatutesFingerprinting proceduresFiling systemAppropriate formsSeed germinationSoilChemicalsOperationsof farm equipmentDrainage to avoid soil erosionCrop rotationPlanting seasonsChemicals and fertilizersReferencesFarm operationsFarming periodicalsWholesalersGround maintenance equipmentOperation of food service equipmentGovernment recipesIntoxilyer operations*FDLE rules, and regulations for intoxilyzerGeographical areaCase Reporting ManualClassification systemOperate fire-fighting equipmentRead a clockInventory keysRead and write EnglishHandle stressDirect evacuationRecognize contrabandOperate a calculatorOperate a motor vehicleFollow instructionsOperate a hand truckOperate office equipmentCount accuratelyAdjust to physical disabilitiesAdapt tp incoherent inmateOperate photographic equipmentOperate farm equipmentPerform maintenanceOperate toolsRead and follow recipesOperate intoxilyzerEstablish and control a crime sceneRecognize deficienciesInventoryOperate a 16 passenger vehicleObservationSelf-defenseCommunicationsBasic mathematicalComputerInterpersonalInterviewingPublic speakingTime managementTelephoneLeadershipSupervisoryInstructingOrganizationalCounselingEstimatingBasic English grammarRecord keepingPlumbingTorchPipe fittingWeldingCarpentryElectricalMasonryIntoxilyzer maintenanceInvestigativeDecision-makingWeapons proficiencyReading comprehensionSit for long periodsStand for long periodsWalk five milesAmbulate independentlyBend/squatSee at normal range or with accommodationLift/drag/carry heavy objects up to 150 lbs.Speak English understandablyHear at normal level or with accommodationSense of smellManual dexterityRun fast for 50 yardsKneelClimb stairsStoopCrawlRecognize colorsSubdue a resisting/attacking subject*FDLE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement'Essential Functions' may be dependent upon assignmentEqual Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/VUSD $58,474.21/Yr.USD $74,395.36/Yr.
Created: 2024-09-07