Corrections Officer (Florida State Certified ONLY)

Correctional Officer

To be considered for this position you must currently possess the Correctional Officers Certification in the State of Florida. This position is eligible for Night Shift Differential Pay. Internal candidates in the same classification and/or paygrade as the position posted will not receive a pay adjustment if selected. Under direction, the purpose of the position is to direct, supervise and monitor inmates housed in the Osceola Correctional facility in accordance with all departmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Employees in this classification perform at journey professional level, and are responsible for the custody, control and care of inmates within the detention facility and while transporting inmates to and from the facility. Objective is to support safe, efficient and effective facility operations.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by a demonstrated ability to perform the physically demanding corrections work within a potentially psychologically stressful environment. Must possess and maintain current Florida State Corrections Certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers license, (CDL license with passenger endorsement required prior to transporting inmates). Must be at least 18 years old. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor which involves perjury or false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended sentence. Must be able to work all shifts and overtime, as required.

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