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Polk County Sheriff's Office

Detention Deputy

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/9/2026Deadline 8/29/27
$68.7k - $87.4k/yr
Entry
Winter Haven, FL, USA
In Person
Security & Protective ServicesSecurity Guarding & Patrol

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • A valid Florida driver's license is required.
  • Complete the State of Florida Basic Recruit Certificate of Corrections Compliance after training in accordance with the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
  • Successfully complete the Polk County Sheriff's Office Floor Training and Evaluation Program.
  • Dual certification is required for K-9 assignment.
  • Knowledge of Polk County Sheriff's Office policies and procedures, sally port controls, cell locks, control panels, facilities, inmate locations, defensive tactics, officer safety techniques, the Resistance/Control Continuum, first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, 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 single- and three-phase 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 and erosion prevention, crop rotation, planting seasons, fertilizers, farm operations and references, ground-maintenance equipment, food-service equipment and government recipes, Intoxilyzer operations and Florida Department of Law Enforcement rules, the geographical area, the Case Reporting Manual, and the classification system.
  • Ability to operate firefighting equipment, read a clock, inventory keys, read and write English, handle stress, direct evacuations, recognize contraband, operate a calculator and motor vehicle, follow instructions, operate a hand truck and office equipment, count accurately, adjust to physical disabilities, adapt to incoherent inmates, operate photographic and farm equipment, perform maintenance, operate tools and an Intoxilyzer, read and follow recipes, establish and control a crime scene, recognize deficiencies, inventory items, and operate a 16-passenger vehicle.
  • Skills in observation, self-defense, communications, basic mathematics, computer use, interpersonal interactions, 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.
  • Ability to sit, stand, walk five miles, ambulate independently, bend or squat, see at normal range or with accommodation, lift, drag, or carry up to 150 pounds, speak English understandably, hear at normal level or with accommodation, sense smell, use manual dexterity, run 50 yards, kneel, climb stairs, stoop, crawl, recognize colors, and subdue a resisting or attacking subject.
  • Ability to work near potentially dangerous persons, perform physical acts of strength and endurance, potentially use firearms or other weapons, work rotating 12-hour shifts, and work in confined areas with limited freedom.
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 or 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 inmates during recreation or medical visits; prevent escape attempts; obtain medical or dental assistance; report emergencies; direct evacuations; apply restraints; subdue disorderly inmates; and search confinement areas, inmate property, and inmates.
  • Verify office and housing logs; supervise inmates during recreation and food-tray distribution; observe inmates in medical isolation; inspect firefighting equipment; resolve inmate disputes; and move inmates into and out of cells.
  • Receive, issue, and inventory weapons, ammunition, and restraint equipment; report sabotage, pilferage, and violations; answer inmate questions; prepare and investigate disciplinary reports; report and record contraband; 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 register visitors; register inmates for recreation; maintain inmate security during recreation; maintain statistical data; and ensure compliance with visitation and recreation standards.
  • Assist the Support Section Commander; procure, deliver, and maintain office supplies; order uniform supplies; deliver inter-office mail; and receive and return messages.
  • Coordinate and monitor inmate visits in the attorney booth.
  • Verify booking intake information and inmate identity; fingerprint and photograph inmates; oversee delousing; maintain inmate property inventory lists; and return inmate property.
  • Prepare and distribute restriction lists and disciplinary review forms; conduct disciplinary reviews, hearings, and appeal hearings; review disciplinary report forms; and assemble disciplinary report histories.
  • Provide training materials; inspect food and drink; issue and receive supplies and utensils; maintain sanitary facilities; and provide meals for inmates.
  • Conduct Intoxilyzer breath tests and maintain the Intoxilyzer.
  • Monitor inmate court appearances and locations; distribute court lists and correspondence; and conduct security patrols at the judicial complex.
  • Document criminal offenses when dual certified.
  • Select inmates for trusty status; ensure compliance with standards; oversee distribution of laundry and hygiene items; maintain yard and laundry equipment, linens, and other items; oversee facility cleanliness and groundskeeping; transport trusties to work sites; oversee the car wash; and maintain inmate telephones and televisions.
  • Conduct the weekend program, obtain program materials, assist the unit sergeant and Transportation Unit, and set up inmate folders.
  • Conduct K-9 demonstrations and building, area, and drug searches; maintain and sanitize K-9 kennel cages and maintain the K-9; attend training; and complete training, monthly activity, and other required documentation.
  • Perform other related duties and tasks as required. Essential functions may depend on assignment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in corrections, security, or social work fields is preferred.

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