Corrections Officer (Certified) - Corrections Division - Part Time

Part Time Certified Corrections Officer

The County of Volusia is seeking Part Time Certified Corrections Officer for the Corrections Division. These positions are located in Daytona Beach, Florida; and will be responsible for providing custody, control, care and general welfare of inmates detained in the County Correctional Facilities.

PART TIME CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS OFFICER SALARY: $24.67 Hourly HOURS: Part Time employees are expected to work 20-30 hours a week.

This position is posted on a continuous basis and may close without notice.

Illustrative Duties

• Admits and releases persons committed to the County correctional facilities.
• Places inmates under confinement in cells or other jail areas as directed, and cares for them as long as they are confined therein.
• Maintains good order and conduct and is responsible for the care, general welfare, and feeding of inmates, as assigned.
• Maintains the area of assigned responsibility in a clean, sanitary, and orderly manner.
• Assigns and directs inmates in such work details as required.
• Patrols cell blocks.
• Takes periodic counts of inmates in cell blocks.
• Exercises reasonable and/or special care or action, as the need dictates or as directed, in handling special or unusual inmates or other emergency situations.
• Checks inmates and cell areas for contraband, escape attempts, unauthorized articles, weapons, etc.
• Is held accountable for tools and equipment of the area of responsibility.
• Responsible for the thorough search and removal of all unauthorized personal articles and contraband from all prisoners to be confined or detained in the County's correctional facilities.
• Performs clerical duties related to the receipt and release of inmates.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Due to the sensitive nature of this job all candidates applying for the position will be required to undergo an extensive criminal background process.

CERTIFIED CORRECTIONS OFFICER

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Possession of a current Corrections Certification issued by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Must be a United States Citizen (per F.S. 943.13).
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age (per F.S. 943.13).
• Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of appointment and maintain thereafter.

Pre-Employment and Physical Abilities Test

• You must pass a pre-employment and annual physical ability test as a condition of employment. The testing program will consist of a series of physical abilities tests conducted at our training site. The battery of job-related field tests is intended to be completed in the fastest possible time and will require maximum effort by the participant. Tests are designed to measure balance, muscular endurance and strength, flexibility, anaerobic power and capacity, fine motor skill, and aerobic power. Tests will include two 220 yard runs, jumping over obstacles (12-24 inches high), climbing over a wall (40 inches high), two 50 foot-sprints and movement around a series of pylons, low crawl under 27" bars two times, and climbing a dozen stairs twice. The test concludes with the participant having to turn a key in a lock with both the dominant and non-dominant hand. The total time allotted for the test is 6 minutes.

Nicotine Statement

• An individual who fails the nicotine portion of the drug screen, but successfully passes all the other screening areas, may be eligible for hire and will have one (1) year from the date of hire to quit using any nicotine products as a condition of employment. The individual being hired is responsible for the cost of the cessation program but may utilize county provided health insurance and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to assist in the cessation.

Emergency Activations

• This position is mission essential and must be available for on-call duty during emergency situations/activations.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the attitudes and behavior patterns of persons under restraint
• Able to gain knowledge of penal rules, regulations, and procedures governing the confinement and release of prisoners.
• Able to keep records and make reports.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, other law enforcement officers, and the public.
• Able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Able to work under stressful conditions
• Able to interact effectively with others.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational need.

ADA REQUIREMENTS: Mental Demands: Ability to read and comprehend technical, legal, and professional journals and manuals; reports, summaries, laws, statutes and procedures. Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to apply rules, procedures, laws to real life situations including emergencies. Ability to speak clearly and concisely in English. Ability to write detailed reports, summaries, instructions relaying information in English. Ability to analyze situations for potential infractions, dangers. Physical Demands: Ability to effectively see, hear, talk, run, walk, lift 150 pounds without assistance, pull, push, drag, grasp, feel, finger dexterity, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb. Ability to sit, stand and balance for extended periods of time. The use of personal devices (corrective lenses, hearing aids) are permitted as long as the individual can effectively defend himself/herself with/without the device. Ability to react immediately, both physically and mentally, to emergency situations. Visual acuity (peripheral vision, depth perception, color acuity) necessary to operate a motorized vehicle. Environmental Demands: Primarily inside work. Exposure to confined, closed spaces on a continuous basis. Exposure to heights (towers). Ability to withstand indoor/outdoor climate changes such as heat, humidity, sunlight, rain, and cold for extended time. Ability to withstand infrequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions (fumes, chemical sprays, human waste, odors, noises). Volusia County is a drug free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Veterans' preference in accordance with federal, state, local laws.