CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70017441

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70017441

Agency: Department of Corrections Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70017441 Facility: Holmes Correctional Institution This internal promotional opportunity is available only to current FDC employees. Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures. Applicants must apply electronically through the People First system. Incomplete profiles will not be considered. Applicants are responsible for providing current employment, previous employment, training, and education on their applicant profile. Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 18 years of age Be a citizen of the United States Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent Must have completed the basic recruit training course for correctional officers and have one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida Must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months Must not have received an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months Must not have received less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years Specific Duties and Responsibilities 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 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. Requires wearing body armor and use of weapons. Maintains facility security, performs searches of inmates and other persons, visual inspection of body cavities, checks inmate mail and/or packages for contraband, observes inmate behavior for mental or emotional disorders, uses counseling techniques or referral action as outlined in written policies, 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 including CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures and security of inmates or areas as required. Directs Correctional Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures, in checking inmate mail for contraband, in supervising inmates working on work details inside and outside the fenced perimeter, in maintaining master inmate location counts, in operating the Control Room or the Main Gate, ensuring transportation permits are completed accurately and signed by the appropriate authority, and in preparing reports such as special progress, minor work, disciplinary and/or incident reports. Attends mandatory and other training as required and performs other related duties as necessary. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available in the job posting. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida Department of Financial Services