Job Title:

Detention Deputy Trainee (Certified)

Salary:

$14.38 Hourly
$1,150.18 Biweekly
$2,492.05 Monthly
$29,904.58 Annually

Job Type:

Full-Time Shift

Location:

Escambia County Sheriff's Office, 1700 W. Leonard St., Pensacola, FL 32501, Florida

Department:

Detention Division

This class is assigned to provide care, custody, movement, and control of inmates.

THIS POSITION REQUIRES FLORIDA CERTIFICATION IN DETENTION/CORRECTIONS

While in the trainee status, the employee participates and engages in formal and in-house training and work activities specifically designed and chosen to train and indoctrinate the individual in the field of detention. Work is performed under the immediate supervision and guidance of a higher-level officer.

FOR OUT-OF-STATE CORRECTIONS CERTIFIED OR MILITARY MEMBERS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT

If you are certified in Corrections in another state, a federal agency, or military, or if you have more than four years' break in Corrections certification, you may be exempted from attending the full basic recruit academy and you may qualify for an Out-of-State Equivalency. To determine if you meet the requirements please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement assessment center.

 Examples of Duties:

Patrols housing units to provide care, custody, and control of inmates.

Provides security of inmates, civilians, and staff during visitation, physical recreation, and other inmate movements.

Participates in investigating inmate disciplinary infractions, which includes collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and securing crime scenes.

Prepares detailed and accurate reports, records, statistics, and/or logs on daily activities.

Responds to emergency situations and renders emergency assistance at accidents and/or catastrophic situations.

Serves criminal warrants and/or other legal documents.

Transports inmates, suspects, and/or applicable individuals to appropriate facilities and/or locations.

Attends court to testify in trials and/or participate in depositions.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Positions assigned to Classification may be responsible for:
Determining when to place and remove inmates into and out of disciplinary confinement;
Determining the eligibility of inmates for specialized programs;
Determining appropriate classification of inmates to ensure appropriate housing arrangements.

Positions assigned to Court Services may be responsible for:
Transporting inmates to and from court and medical appointments.
Supervising inmates while awaiting movement to the courtroom.
Maintaining security in the courthouse lock-up, support areas, and outside facilities.
Performing routine maintenance on vehicles used to transport inmates.
Assisting in moving inmates and detainees.
Verifying paperwork of court commits.
 

 Typical Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.), completion of a course of study from an academy approved by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, and passing grade on the Florida Department of Law Enforcement examination for corrections; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing and Certification Requirements:
CJSTC
FDLE certificate
 

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