Correctional Officer

NASSAU COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERPosition Concept:The Detention Deputy monitors, controls and accounts for incarcerated inmates and civilian visitors while at the Nassau County Sheriff's Office Jail / Detention facilities. The Detention Deputy also monitors and supervises juveniles. The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, NCSO law enforcement officers, Nassau County fire/rescue officers, other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and other public safety personnel; responding politely to civilians, visitors and inmates, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.The Detention Deputy may perform other related duties and tasks, as required or assigned and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.Education, Professional Certification or License:High School Diploma or GEDREQUIRED State of Florida Basic Recruit Certificate of Corrections Compliance after completion of training in accordance with the Florida CJSTCValid Florida Driver's LicenseProfessional Experience:Prior Corrections / Law Enforcement experience is preferred but not mandatoryExperience in Security or Social Work fields preferredPhysical Requirements:Speak, read and write English understandablyMental alertnessAccurately read, write and articulate numbersAmbulate independentlyManual dexteritySit for long periodsRecognize colorsStand for long periodsWalk / stoop / bend / squat / kneel / reachLift / drag / carry Walk five milesRun fast for 50 yardsSubdue a resisting / attacking subjectClimb stairsSee at normal range (or with accommodation)Sense of smellHear at normal level (or with accommodation)Tolerate strong odorsStep up / down a 4 - 5 inch street curbAdminister First Aid / CPR Reasonable accommodation(s) will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.Required Ability:Remain calm / Concentrate under stressRead mapsSpeak, read and write EnglishReason logicallyFollow instructionsDirect evacuationAdapt to incoherent inmateOperate fire-fighting equipmentAdjust to physical disabilitiesPerform multiple tasks at onceRecognize contrabandCompile data, prepare reportsOperate a motor vehicleOperate a hand truckOperate intoxilyzerOperate photographic equipmentOperate a computerOperate office equipmentUse discretion / confidentialityMaintain recordsRequired Skills:ObservationSelf-defenseCommunicationsInterpersonalOrganizationalStress managementDecision makingIntoxilyzer maintenanceRecord keepingRadioBasic mathematicalBasic English grammarTelephoneReading comprehensionComputerKeyboardingWeapons proficiencyHours of Work:12 hour shifts Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, OvertimeRotating Shifts- work Mon - Tue, off Wed – Thu, work Fri – Sat – Sun off Mon – Tue, work Wed – Thu, off Fri – Sat – SunStep Plan 2.5 % each anniversary year with NCSO (Yearly Budget Approval)Longevity Pay $250.00 per year of service with NCSO as of 09/30 (Yearly Budget Approval)#J-18808-Ljbffr

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