Detention Officer Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Detention Officer City of Miami Beach, FL – 4.3 Miami Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $3,875.20 – $6,654.40 a month 1 hour ago Qualifications CPR Driver’s License Entry level Full Job Description Nature of Work This is routine security work in receiving, processing, detaining, transporting and releasing prisoners held in the City’s temporary detention facilities. Employees in this classification are responsible for the security, welfare, and health of all prisoners confined in the jail. Duties include maintaining various records on prisoners and supervising the cleaning of cells and corridors. Work involves maintaining order and discipline by enforcement of departmental rules and regulations. Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties Receives, searches, fingerprints, photographs, and transports newly arrested prisoners Maintains order and constant vigilance over prisoners during all phases of jail operations by electronic surveillance equipment and by personal observation Maintains records and logs of prisoners to document time in the detention center, to account for prisoner’s property, and to control issuance of jail keys Secures firearms in the gun locker prior to removing handcuffs from prisoner Checks periodically during tour of duty all doors, cell gates, and windows ascertaining that they are secured and locked Notifies the Shift Commander of critical incidents, such as prisoner deaths, serious injuries to prisoners or employees, escapes, and attempted escapes Notifies Rescue Squad if prisoner(s) become ill or injured; adds all information relative to illness or injury to the Arrest Report Performs related tasks as required Minimum Requirements Current Correction Officer Certification from Florida Department of Law Enforcement Division of Criminal Justice Standards and Training Current valid driver’s license, obtain a Florida driver’s license prior to appointment, and maintain without any restrictions affecting job performance Shift work which may include nights, weekends, and holidays “Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement is not eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.” Florida Statute 943.13 (4) Pass a pre-employment, post offer medical examination based upon specifications established Successful completion of a backgrounds investigation, polygraph, psychological, and psychiatric evaluations based on CJSTC procedures per Florida Statute 943.13(7) (11) Comply with Section 943.135, Florida Statutes, and CJSTC continuing training and education requirements. Florida Statute 943.13 (11)

Physical Requirements:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, and kneeling Some crawling, reaching, and handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling Must have physical ability to administer CPR, handle firearms, and restrain unruly individuals Ability to operate a motor vehicle and transport prisoners Ability to react promptly and correctly in emergency situations For all positions: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation. Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required. Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance. Performs related work as required Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions: Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City’s strategic plan. Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification . It is the applicant’s responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference:

Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran’s preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.