Correctional Officer

Nassau County Sheriff's Office Correctional Officer

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 GED
• REQUIRED State of Florida Basic Recruit Certificate of Corrections Compliance after completion of training in accordance with the Florida CJSTC
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Professional Experience :
• Prior Corrections / Law Enforcement experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Experience in Security or Social Work fields preferred

Physical Requirements :

Speak, read and write English understandably

Mental alertness

Accurately read, write and articulate numbers

Ambulate independently

Manual dexterity

Sit for long periods

Recognize colors

Stand for long periods

Walk / stoop / bend / squat / kneel / reach

Lift / drag / carry

Walk five miles

Run fast for 50 yards

Subdue a resisting / attacking subject

Climb stairs

See at normal range (or with accommodation)

Sense of smell

Hear at normal level (or with accommodation)

Tolerate strong odors

Step up / down a 4 - 5 inch street curb

Administer First Aid / CPR Reasonable accommodation(s) will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

Required Ability :

Remain calm / Concentrate under stress

Read maps

Speak, read and write English

Reason logically

Follow instructions

Direct evacuation

Adapt to incoherent inmate

Operate fire-fighting equipment

Adjust to physical disabilities

Perform multiple tasks at once

Recognize contraband

Compile data, prepare reports

Operate a motor vehicle

Operate a hand truck

Operate intoxilyzer

Operate photographic equipment

Operate a computer

Operate office equipment

Use discretion / confidentiality

Maintain records

Required Skills :

Observation

Self-defense

Communications

Interpersonal

Organizational

Stress management

Decision making

Intoxilyzer maintenance

Record keeping

Radio

Basic mathematical

Basic English grammar

Telephone

Reading comprehension

Computer

Keyboarding

Weapons proficiency

Hours of Work :

12 hour shifts Days, Nights, Weekends, Holidays, Overtime

Rotating Shifts- work Mon - Tue, off Wed Thu, work Fri Sat Sun off Mon Tue, work Wed Thu, off Fri Sat Sun

Step 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)

Benefits :

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

The Nassau County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.