Summary
Non Certified and Certified Correctional Officers Multiple Positions Available Job Type: Full-Time Rate of Pay: $22.00-$23.14 Per Hour No Experience Required | Employer will Provide Paid Training High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Driver's License Required Must be at Least 18 Years of Age Employer will Conduct Background Check, Drug Screen, and Motor Vehicle Records Check Benefits Offered by Employer Location of Work: Wewahitchka Duties include but are not limited to the following: Supervises male or female inmates commensurate with the level of risk they present. Manages inmate housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards. Transports inmates using approved restraints and observing relevant laws, policies and procedures. Conducts accurate head counts, maintains custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter and escorts inmates within the secured perimeter. Inventories personal property of inmates and issues receipts. Performs crisis intervention functions to include, but not limited to, subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods. Required to wear body armor and use weapons. Maintains facility security. This includes performing searches of inmates and other persons. This includes the visual inspection of body cavities and possible exposure to body fluids. Responsible for checking inmate mail and/or packages for contraband. Observes inmate behavior to identify inmates exhibiting mental or emotional disorders. Uses counseling techniques or referral action, as outlined in written policies or guidelines. Conducts inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas. Physically checks doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences and other areas to ensure proper security. Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include but not limited to, CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures, provides security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation. Performs other related duties as required. To be considered for this position, qualified applicants must click on the apply button at the top of the page for complete details on application methods.
Job Description
Non Certified and Certified Correctional Officers Multiple Positions Available Job Type: Full-Time Rate of Pay: $22.00-$23.14 Per Hour No Experience Required | Employer will Provide Paid Training High School Diploma or Equivalent Required Driver's License Required Must be at Least 18 Years of Age Employer will Conduct Background Check, Drug Screen, and Motor Vehicle Records Check Benefits Offered by Employer Location of Work: Wewahitchka Duties include but are not limited to the following: Supervises male or female inmates commensurate with the level of risk they present. Manages inmate housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards. Transports inmates using approved restraints and observing relevant laws, policies and procedures. Conducts accurate head counts, maintains custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter and escorts inmates within the secured perimeter. Inventories personal property of inmates and issues receipts. Performs crisis intervention functions to include, but not limited to, subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods. Required to wear body armor and use weapons. Maintains facility security. This includes performing searches of inmates and other persons. This includes the visual inspection of body cavities and possible exposure to body fluids. Responsible for checking inmate mail and/or packages for contraband. Observes inmate behavior to identify inmates exhibiting mental or emotional disorders. Uses counseling techniques or referral action, as outlined in written policies or guidelines. Conducts inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas. Physically checks doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences and other areas to ensure proper security. Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include but not limited to, CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures, provides security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation. Performs other related duties as required. To be considered for this position, qualified applicants must click on the apply button at the top of the page for complete details on application methods.
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