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Close Date:

April 30th, 2027

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POSITION SUBJECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

" This class is assigned to provide care, custody, movement, and control of inmates. "This is a mandatory testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

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 Florida Corrections certification, you may be exempted from attending the full basic recruit academy and may qualify for an Equivalency of Training. To determine if you meet the requirements please contact the Gulf Coast Criminal Justice Selection Center for an assessment. To be eligible for this position, you must first complete the Equivalency of Training process.

Non-Certified Applicants:

The Escambia County Corrections Department will sponsor Non-Certified Candidates through the Corrections Academy. Not only will you be sponsored, we will pay for the academy, and you will also receive Corrections Officer Trainee/School starting salary while attending the Academy. Non-Certified applicants please apply for Corrections Officer Trainee/School This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLE 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 Positions assigned to Training may be responsible for: Preparing for and instructing classes on a variety of topics related to the effective operations of the department Maintaining instructor aids, training equipment, and inventory Developing lesson plans Maintaining training records Positions assigned to Inmate Work Crew may be responsible for: Operating crew trucks to drive to and from assigned work areas Directing the work of inmate crews Monitoring inmate work details Training work crews on the proper use of equipment Setting up and maintaining the safety of work sites and inmates TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS