Correctional Officer
This class performs varied assignments maintaining order and discipline among detainees remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. This class is responsible for the supervision, protection, care, custody and control or investigation of incarcerated inmates and other detainees. This class works under general supervision and requires considerable judgment, initiative, and skill in a variety of situations. HIRING BONUS: Correctional Officer applicants who are certified in the state of Florida as Correctional Officer may receive a one-time hiring bonus of up to $5,000.00. Additionally, applicants with prior certified full-time Corrections Officer experience may start above the minimum starting pay up to $65,499.20 annually based on the applicant's years of service.
Position Duties
The tasks below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- Observes work area and activities and reports/responds to any unusual or abnormal inmate behaviors or physical conditions; counsels inmates.
- Maintains security and accountability for tools, equipment, and facility keys.
- Accurately records and documents all required information pertaining to logs including but not limited to housing, 15 minute watch, single cell restriction, restraint, and confinement logs.
- Conducts a variety of searches/inspections of individuals, materials and facilities for contraband, evidence, escape attempts, unauthorized articles, weapons, evidence of unauthorized activities, and rule infractions.
- Provides direct supervision and documentation of inmates and their movement within the housing areas of the facility, secure perimeter or while transporting including verifying accurate identification and counts.
- Controls, subdues, and restrains inmates by the use of proper restraining hold or device without causing undue pain or injury.
- Responds in a timely manner to inmate requests for medical treatment and monitors the health and welfare of all inmates as assigned. Renders emergency first aid as required.
- Responds to an escape or attempted escape by sealing off potential escape routes and uses the minimum amount of force required to stop the escapee(s) while maintaining control and custody of other inmates. Sound the alarm and report escape or attempted escape as soon as possible to the control room.
- Resolves disruptive behavior by appropriate verbal orders, use of disciplinary procedures or appropriate use of force when needed. Must be able to defend themself, defend others or otherwise gain control of a physically resistant inmate.
- Regular, dependable and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Qualifications
- Be a U.S Citizen
- Be at least 18 years of age (upon date of hire)
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited educational facility
- Valid Florida Drivers License (Must maintain for the duration of employment.)
- Be of Good Moral Character
- Certification by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Police Standards and Training Commission as Corrections Deputy.
- This position requires a pre-employment medical and psychological examination, and successful completion of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office physical abilities test.
Additional Information
WORK HOURS: Must be able to work shift work; any days/hours including weekends and holidays as required.
- Must be able to respond to the jail, to include routine days off and remain on site during significant emergency situations such as hurricanes, disturbances or other natural disasters.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The job requires performance of extremely physically demanding work typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, scaling and climbing. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects such as in the event of chasing and subduing a law violator resisting physical control. Tasks may also involve standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The job requires inside and outside work; ability to tolerate inclement weather including heat, humidity, cold, fog and sleet. Possible exposure to hazardous materials and conditions, toxic conditions, fumes, odors, vibration, dust, confined areas, animal/human waste and/or bodily fluids.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement minimum vision must be at least 20/70 either/or both, corrected to 20/30 and hearing must be normal at a distance of fifteen feet.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Correctional Officer
This class performs varied assignments maintaining order and discipline among detainees remanded to the custody of the Sheriff. This class is responsible for the supervision, protection, care, custody and control or investigation of incarcerated inmates and other detainees. This class works under general supervision and requires considerable judgment, initiative, and skill in a variety of situations. HIRING BONUS: Correctional Officer applicants who are certified in the state of Florida as Correctional Officer may receive a one-time hiring bonus of up to $5,000.00. Additionally, applicants with prior certified full-time Corrections Officer experience may start above the minimum starting pay up to $65,499.20 annually based on the applicant's years of service.
Position Duties
The tasks below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- Observes work area and activities and reports/responds to any unusual or abnormal inmate behaviors or physical conditions; counsels inmates.
- Maintains security and accountability for tools, equipment, and facility keys.
- Accurately records and documents all required information pertaining to logs including but not limited to housing, 15 minute watch, single cell restriction, restraint, and confinement logs.
- Conducts a variety of searches/inspections of individuals, materials and facilities for contraband, evidence, escape attempts, unauthorized articles, weapons, evidence of unauthorized activities, and rule infractions.
- Provides direct supervision and documentation of inmates and their movement within the housing areas of the facility, secure perimeter or while transporting including verifying accurate identification and counts.
- Controls, subdues, and restrains inmates by the use of proper restraining hold or device without causing undue pain or injury.
- Responds in a timely manner to inmate requests for medical treatment and monitors the health and welfare of all inmates as assigned. Renders emergency first aid as required.
- Responds to an escape or attempted escape by sealing off potential escape routes and uses the minimum amount of force required to stop the escapee(s) while maintaining control and custody of other inmates. Sound the alarm and report escape or attempted escape as soon as possible to the control room.
- Resolves disruptive behavior by appropriate verbal orders, use of disciplinary procedures or appropriate use of force when needed. Must be able to defend themself, defend others or otherwise gain control of a physically resistant inmate.
- Regular, dependable and punctual attendance is an essential function of this job.
Minimum Qualifications
- Be a U.S Citizen
- Be at least 18 years of age (upon date of hire)
- High school diploma or GED from an accredited educational facility
- Valid Florida Drivers License (Must maintain for the duration of employment.)
- Be of Good Moral Character
- Certification by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Police Standards and Training Commission as Corrections Deputy.
- This position requires a pre-employment medical and psychological examination, and successful completion of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office physical abilities test.
Additional Information
WORK HOURS: Must be able to work shift work; any days/hours including weekends and holidays as required.
- Must be able to respond to the jail, to include routine days off and remain on site during significant emergency situations such as hurricanes, disturbances or other natural disasters.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The job requires performance of extremely physically demanding work typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, scaling and climbing. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects such as in the event of chasing and subduing a law violator resisting physical control. Tasks may also involve standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The job requires inside and outside work; ability to tolerate inclement weather including heat, humidity, cold, fog and sleet. Possible exposure to hazardous materials and conditions, toxic conditions, fumes, odors, vibration, dust, confined areas, animal/human waste and/or bodily fluids.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement minimum vision must be at least 20/70 either/or both, corrected to 20/30 and hearing must be normal at a distance of fifteen feet.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
