Experienced Detention Deputy (5,000 Hiring Incentive)

Note: Listed functions duties responsibilities and skills are not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriffs Office.

A Detention Deputy is a uniformed officer who is responsible for the care custody control and re-entry of sentenced and non-sentenced inmates. As a detention deputy your role includes helping provide offenders with the tools necessary to become law-abiding citizens upon release. Detention Deputies maintain a consistent routine and demeanor while supervising offenders.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring the safety and security of inmates
• Supervising inmates to prevent altercations
• Maintaining accurate count and current location of all inmates
• Communicate effectively and coherently with other officers and inmates
• Demonstrate communications skills in court and other formal settings
• Ensure the cleanliness of the area of assigned responsibility
• Perform crisis intervention functions to include counseling suicide prevention recognizing abnormal behavior and taking appropriate action
• Maintains detailed documentation

Detention Deputies that are sworn in as Dual Certified will be required to facilitate any necessary arrests or detainment of individuals within the scope of their job or specialized position. May be required to investigate crimes committed within a Seminole County Sheriffs Office Facility. This includes the John E. Polk correctional facility Courthouses Juvenile Facilities and Seminole County Probation facilities. If being utilized on a specialized enforcement team than the Dual Certified Detention Deputy may make lawful arrests and or detentions during the operational need only.

• High School Diploma or GED
• A citizen of the United States
• 18 years of age
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement nor have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States
• Must possess and maintain valid Florida Drivers License
• All applicants must possess a State of Florida Certificate of Completion and/or Certification of Compliance but are NOT required to have any prior work experience in the field of Corrections
• All applicants will be required to take aPhysical Abilities Test (P.A.T.) Civil Service written examination and Firearms qualification. Applicants must score at least 70% on the Civil Service examination in each of the three (3) sections (reading comprehension problem solving & report writing) and must pass the firearms qualification test with a score of 33 out of 38 or better.
• View SCSO Corrections Candidate Fitness Guide &SCSO P.A.T. for Detention Deputies here

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employees duties for this position to include scheduled work hours and required training activities calls for mandatory overtime needs and calls for service during times of an emergency.

• Ability to utilize effective communication skills both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of Florida Model Jail Standards and Sheriffs Office rules and regulations as applied to correctional work
• Knowledge of the application of modern correctional principles and practices
• Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
• Ability to analyze and synthesize information or situations; solve problems; recall facts and/or information; describe persons things and/or events
• Ability to read and comprehend information; speak clearly; prepare written reports; print legibly; follow directions; detect smells; operate equipment; apply mathematical skills; read maps; operate radio equipment
• Ability to attain and maintain weapons proficiency; maintain personal fitness; demonstrate firearms safety procedures; demonstrate service weapon firing; demonstrate shotgun firing; load ammunition into firearm; demonstrate chemical agent use; diagram a scene; take notes
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment is mostly within the confined setting of the John E. Polk Correctional Facility Seminole County Juvenile Facility or the Seminole County Court System. This position generally works a shift (days or nights) with rotating days off.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Frequent standing for extended periods of time walking for extended periods of time stooping bending climbing stairs may be required to drive an agency vehicle and/or transport inmates; constant use of a computer; use of a firearm

Lifting-Able to lift 50 pounds

Visual-Constant overall binocular vision; constant color perception constant eye-hand coordination; constant depth perception; frequent reading/close-up work; constant field of vision/peripheral

Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and reaching

Hearing/Talking-Constant requirement to hear normal speech; constant hearing on telephone and radio; ability to hear faint sounds; constant talking on telephone/radio

Emotional/Psychological- Potential contact with hostile individuals; direct inmate contact exposure to emergency situations; may be exposed to trauma grief and death; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration

Special Requirements-Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. Shift work (days or nights) with rotating days off including working weekends nights holidays and/or overtime; May be required to respond for any critical incident manmade or natural; must be able to appropriately wear and operate a self-contained breathing apparatus

Environmental-Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions

External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation which includes but not limited to past employment/education verification driver license review credit history prior drug use history arrest/conviction record and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.

The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicants background and position for which youve applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.

Candidates must also comply with the Agencys current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy ofGeneral Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here. An applicants tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agencys review process even if otherwise meeting the Agencys policy.

Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriffs Office after one year from date of notification.

The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is committed to a diverse work force is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.