Correctional Officer

Management and Training Corporation•Graceville, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer is responsible for the custody and discipline of inmates at the Graceville Correctional Facility, in compliance with American Correctional Association standards and directives from Management & Training Corporation, the Florida Department of Corrections, and the Florida Department of Management Services. The position reports to the designated sergeant and helps maintain a safe and secure environment while supporting an at-risk population. This is a full-time role with 12-hour shifts, either 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m., on a four-days-on, three-days-off schedule. The incumbent is expected to work overtime when directed and may perform other duties assigned within their capabilities. Annual in-service training must be completed successfully.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of the basic recruit training course for correctional officers.
Eligibility for or possession of a current Employment Certificate of Completion for Correctional Officers meeting Florida Department of Law Enforcement certification standards.
Valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including climbing stairs, prolonged sitting, standing and walking, squatting and bending, and carrying an injured or unconscious offender.
Ability to hear calls for help.

Responsibilities

Search for contraband and provide facility security.
Count inmates; provide meals; and supervise inmates in housing, work, and other areas.
Maintain secure custody and security of inmates, including observing inmates.
Conduct pat and strip searches, including squatting and bending as required.
Transfer and transport inmates on foot or in vehicles, and restrain and secure assaultive inmates as needed.
Prepare and maintain records, forms, and reports.
Read, review, and properly apply information in inmate records concerning inmate health and safety and facility and staff security.
Perform assigned duties in areas such as commissary, property, transportation, education, food service, recreation, escort/roving, mailroom, laundry, visiting room, booking, mobile patrol, main control, law library, housing, special management, and intake.
When assigned to food services, help instruct inmates in safe and hygienic meal preparation and service in accordance with planned menus.
Respond to emergencies, search for inmates, administer first aid, carry injured or unconscious offenders, and perform use-of-force procedures, including using chemical agents and firearms in accordance with company policy and agency guidelines.
Hear calls for help and call out for help.
Comply with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates, and property, and adhere to safety practices.
Work overtime when directed and perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent's capabilities.