CO CAPTAIN - INTERDICTION - 70032437
About The Position
The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring a Correctional Officer Captain for its Office of Intelligence Canine (K-9) Interdiction Unit, located at Jackson Correctional Institution in Malone, Florida. This is an internal lateral opportunity for FDC Correctional Officer Captains and a promotional opportunity for Correctional Officer Lieutenants and Sergeants who meet the stated qualifications. Eligible FDC employees with at least three years of correctional officer experience, basic canine handling skills, and investigative experience may also be considered, subject to all other applicable qualifications. The selected employee will maintain a Department detection canine on a full-time basis and conduct searches on and off Department property, including searches involving staff, visitors, inmates, and physical locations. The position organizes and executes canine operations and develops intelligence and coordinates interdiction operations to prevent contraband from entering FDC facilities. Duties also include canine care and training, searches and screenings, interviews, surveillance, evidence handling, operational planning, intelligence reporting, and assisting with and leading training activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Florida Driver’s License.
- Current valid certification by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as a Correctional Officer pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes.
- At least three years of experience as a correctional officer.
- Basic canine handling experience.
- Experience conducting investigations.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of correctional principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of proper care and handling of a narcotics canine and demonstrated proficiency in routine canine training and documentation.
- Knowledge of riot and crowd-control procedures, investigative procedures and techniques, and report-writing techniques.
- Skill in using surveillance equipment, restraining devices, and firearms.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret evidence; review and evaluate reports; interview complainants, witnesses, and suspects; and accurately prepare written reports describing facts and events.
- Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to provide proper care and attention to a working canine and plan and lead weekly training with regional canine officers.
- Applicants must document their relevant experience on the application. Applicants are responsible for providing current and previous employment, training, and education information; incomplete profiles will not be considered.
Responsibilities
- Develop strategic and tactical intelligence.
- Conduct physical searches of inmates, visitors, Department staff, and property in accordance with Florida law, administrative rules, and FDC procedures.
- Collect evidence, establish and maintain chain of custody, and dispose of evidence in accordance with law enforcement practices and FDC procedures.
- House, clean, and maintain the overall health of the assigned canine.
- Maintain the assigned canine’s training requirements and records, including odor-recognition thresholds and training hours.
- Conduct canine screenings of inmate housing areas, staff and visitor vehicles, facility buildings, and inmate work areas for narcotics odor.
- Participate in operational planning for daily and special operations.
- Conduct interviews with inmates, staff, and visitors to identify routes for contraband introduction into secure facilities.
- Conduct mobile and stationary surveillance when required.
- Develop and maintain working relationships with institutional staff and use information provided to support investigations and canine operations.
- Communicate findings and gathered intelligence to supervisors for operational planning or case investigations.
- Conduct and document interviews with inmates suspected of Security Threat Group membership.
- Provide routine assistance to Canine Interdiction Officers during staff and visitor screenings and special operations.
- Take a lead role and assist with weekly training for Canine Interdiction Officers.
- Work flexible hours and days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
