Certified Detention Officer

Alachua County Sheriff's Office•Department of the Jail, FL

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About The Position

Highly responsible security work maintaining physical custody and control of inmates within the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) Department of the Jail (DOJ). The officer receives and processes inmates, enforces disciplinary procedures to control inmate behavior—including applying restraint and use-of-force techniques—and prepares reports and documents necessary for operational procedures. Work is performed under the direction of the Detention Sergeant or a higher-ranked supervisor. Performance is evaluated through conferences, observation, results obtained, and appropriate employee performance appraisals. This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the position.

Requirements

Meet or exceed all applicable standards required by Florida law for Correctional Officers.
Successfully complete the ACSO Field Training Officer program requirements.
Meet or exceed all applicable ACSO physical agility standards.
Meet requirements for using defensive tactics and issued or available equipment, including OC spray and Taser.
Hold CJSTC/FDLE Correctional Officer Certification.
Hold a current, valid Florida driver license.
Meet the physical requirements of the role, including the ability to sit, stand, and/or walk for moderate periods; see with close, distant, color, peripheral, depth, and adjusted vision; hear at normal range; communicate fluently in English; lift or carry 150 pounds; push or pull moderate to heavy loads; climb, balance, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste, smell, use manual dexterity, and drive a vehicle.
Pass ACSO’s Standard Physical Agility Test as required.
Pass Defensive Tactics course in-service training as required.
Pass all other courses and training required by ACSO/CJSTC for Detention Officer.
Know department rules, regulations, and procedures relating to the confinement and release of prisoners.
Know security practices and emergency services.
Know the safe and proper use of firearms, OC spray, and Taser equipment.
Understand the attitudes and behavior patterns of persons under restraint.
Be able to keep records and prepare reports.
Be able to enforce regulations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.
Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, inmates, outside law enforcement officers, and the public.
Be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Preferred majors include Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or another related field.

Responsibilities

Make periodic tours of the jail to inspect for security, including head counts.
Release inmates from cell areas to outside recreation areas or other program areas, and operate security doors and equipment.
Receive prisoners from law enforcement officers and process them according to established procedures, including searching, fingerprinting, and photographing.
Release inmates from jail with proper authorization and return their clothing and other personal property.
Receive and review cash and security bail bonds for accuracy and authenticity.
Prepare disposition reports for prisoners confined in the facility.
Answer routine inmate questions.
Supervise the distribution of meals, medication, and mail in inmate housing areas.
Transport inmates to and from court appearances as required.
Observe inmate attitudes, behavior, and physical conditions, and report problems to the shift commander or treatment staff as required.
Restrain inmates to protect themselves or others using defensive tactics, OC spray, or Taser equipment.
Perform related duties as required.