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Polk County Sheriff's Office

Detention Deputy

Security Guarding & PatrolPosted on Nov 5
Full-timeWinter Haven, FL, USA$68.7k - $87.4k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A valid Florida driver's license is required.
  • A State of Florida Basic Recruit Certificate of Corrections Compliance is required 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 is required.
  • Dual certification is required for K-9 assignment.
  • The ability to read and write English and to speak English understandably is required.
  • The role requires rotating 12-hour shifts and may involve physical strength and endurance, working near potentially dangerous persons, use of firearms or other weapons, and working in confined areas with limited freedom.
  • Knowledge of Polk County Sheriff's Office policies and procedures; sally port controls; cell locks; control panels; facility layout and inmate locations; defensive tactics; officer safety techniques; resistance/control continuum; first aid and CPR; restraint devices; search techniques; self-contained breathing apparatus; fire extinguishers; inmate control; weapons safety; the criminal justice system; radio codes and signals; animal husbandry and medications; safety procedures; welding equipment and materials; automotive mechanics; farm equipment; electrical repair and wiring; hand and power tools; defensive tactics; the court system and courtroom demeanor; office supplies; Florida statutes; fingerprinting procedures; filing systems and forms; seed germination, soil, chemicals, drainage, crop rotation, planting seasons, fertilizers, farm operations and references; ground maintenance equipment; food service equipment and recipes; intoxilyzer operations and applicable Florida Department of Law Enforcement rules; geographical area; case reporting manual; and classification systems.
  • Ability to operate firefighting equipment, motor vehicles including a 16-passenger vehicle, calculators, hand trucks, office and photographic equipment, farm equipment, tools, and an intoxilyzer; read a clock and recipes; inventory keys and other items; count accurately; handle stress; direct evacuations; recognize contraband and deficiencies; follow instructions; adapt to incoherent inmates and physical disabilities; perform maintenance; establish and control a crime scene; and perform inventory tasks.
  • Skills in observation, self-defense, communications, basic mathematics, computer use, interpersonal interaction, interviewing, public speaking, time management, telephone use, leadership, supervision, instruction, organization, counseling, estimating, basic English grammar, record keeping, plumbing, torch use, pipe fitting, welding, carpentry, electrical work, masonry, intoxilyzer maintenance, investigation, decision-making, weapons proficiency, and reading comprehension.
  • The role requires the physical ability to sit and stand for long periods, walk five miles, ambulate independently, bend or squat, see and hear at normal levels or with accommodation, lift, drag, or carry up to 150 pounds, smell, use manual dexterity, run 50 yards, kneel, climb stairs, stoop, crawl, recognize colors, and subdue a resisting or attacking subject.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor, control, and account for incarcerated inmates and civilian visitors at detention facilities.
  • Operate remote control panels and manual cell locks; conduct and verify inmate counts; patrol and observe housing and confinement areas; secure keys; maintain control-room and office logs; control civilian traffic in restricted areas; inspect facility perimeters; and operate sally ports and gates.
  • Monitor closed-circuit television, escort visitors and vendors, supervise inmate barbers and recreation, prevent escapes, obtain medical or dental assistance, report emergencies, direct evacuations, apply restraints, subdue disorderly inmates, and search confinement areas, inmate property, and inmates.
  • Maintain housing, dormitory, and office logs; observe inmates in medical isolation; inspect firefighting equipment; resolve inmate disputes; supervise food-tray distribution and inmate medical visits; and move inmates into and out of cells.
  • Receive, issue, and inventory weapons, ammunition, and restraint equipment; report sabotage, pilferage, violations, and contraband; answer inmate questions; prepare and investigate disciplinary reports; participate in disciplinary boards; conduct facility tours; testify or appear in court; qualify with firearms at the range; and collect DNA.
  • Collect, sort, and distribute institutional and inmate mail; distribute commissary orders; and collect and accurately count money.
  • Supervise inmates during transport and outside-facility activities, maintain inmate security, operate transport vehicles, transport inmates to and from outside facilities, prepare travel records, and communicate with other facilities.
  • Observe contact and non-contact visits, search and sign up visitors, sign up inmates for recreation, maintain recreation security and statistical data, and ensure compliance with visitation and recreation standards.
  • Assist the Support Section Commander; procure and deliver office and uniform supplies; deliver inter-office mail; receive and return messages; and maintain office supplies.
  • Coordinate and monitor inmate visits at the attorney booth.
  • Verify booking intake information and inmate identity; fingerprint and photograph inmates; oversee delousing; maintain inmate-property inventories; and return inmate property.
  • Prepare and distribute restrictions lists and disciplinary review forms; conduct disciplinary reviews, hearings, and appeal hearings; review disciplinary reports; and assemble disciplinary report histories.
  • Provide food-service training materials; inspect food and drink; issue, receive, and inventory supplies and utensils; maintain sanitary facilities; and provide inmate meals.
  • Conduct intoxilyzer breath tests and maintain the intoxilyzer.
  • Monitor inmate court appearances, verify inmate locations, distribute court lists and correspondence, and conduct security patrols at the judicial complex.
  • For dual-certified assignments, document criminal offenses.
  • For trusty-supervisor assignments, ensure compliance with standards; select inmates for trusty status; oversee distribution of laundry and hygiene items; maintain yard and laundry equipment, facility cleanliness, linens, and other items; oversee groundskeeping and car washing; maintain inmate telephones and televisions; and transport trusties to work sites.
  • Conduct weekend programs, obtain program materials, assist the unit sergeant and Transportation Unit, and set up inmate folders.
  • For K-9 assignments, perform demonstrations; conduct building, area, and drug searches; maintain and sanitize the K-9 kennel and maintain the K-9; attend training; and complete training activity logs, monthly activity logs, and required documentation.
  • Perform other related duties and tasks as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in corrections, security, or social work is preferred.

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