Correctional Officer Trainee Or Certified Correctional Officer

Requirements: Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 18 years of age, no felony convictions, eligible to own/possess a firearm, possess a valid driver’s license and hold a high school diploma or equivalent GED.

Examples of duties and responsibilities:

Supervise inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures; instruct inmates in housekeeping and sanitation; supervise the issuance of clothing and other personal effects to inmates.

Make periodic patrols of quarters and work areas and initiate counts of inmates at regular and irregular intervals; maintain control and discipline including use of physical restraint and restraining devices; prevent the introduction of contraband into the institution.

Check inmate mail for possible contraband; maintain a periodic patrol either inside or outside the institution to ensure the security and integrity of the institution. Monitor, supervise and screen inmate visitor traffic; monitor periguard system; observe traffic in and around the compound.

Instruct inmates and maintain control in areas such as the inmate food service area, auditorium, etc. Observe for signs of disorder or tension and report such observations to higher authority; counsel with inmates regarding institutional domestic or emotional adjustment problems.

Maintain mate inmate location counts; setup and receive inmate counts and be familiar with the entire operation of the control Room; initiate and participate in search of inmate recreation areas, work areas and housing units to prevent the introduction of contraband items.

Maintain proper security of inmates being transported; ensure that all transportation permits are completed accurately and signed by the appropriate authority; institute proper restraints as appropriate for inmate’s custody classification; check transportation vehicles daily.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30,000.00 - $33,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Military Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Company's website:

• www.fldocjobs.com

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place