Thoroughly know, understand and comply with Agency procedures, rules and regulations.

Thoroughly know, understand and comply with Florida State Statutes pertaining to county detention facilities, the Florida Model Jail Standards, and accreditation standards.

Be responsible for the reception, custody, control and release of inmates.

Write or type clear, legible, complete and accurate reports, logs and other records pertaining to inmates and their movement.

Maintain order and discipline within the facility, enforcing all inmate rules and regulations, and reporting all violations promptly, in writing, to a Detention Custody Supervisor.

Be constantly alert and security conscious in order to prevent escapes, introduction of contraband or other violations.

Search visitors, if appropriate, and inmates entering the detention facility for contraband as required.

Inspect living quarters and inmates for contraband as per the Post Orders or Operational Directives.

Stand guard, observe inmates and take required action in emergencies.

Take personal charge of assigned inmates and supervise their activities.

Escort and guard inmates to and from hearings, trials, meetings, medical facilities, or other institutions or locations, as required.

Supervise work details of prisoners in their quarters or other areas to which they may be assigned.

Take periodic counts of inmates, as per the Post Orders or Operational Directive.

Monitor all inmate correspondence.

Supervise all inmate visitation periods.

Constantly check the facility for security deficiencies and needed maintenance.

Respond to emergencies in the jail such as fires, fights, riots, or other emergency, as directed.

Assist in control of inmates when needed as backup.

Assist in control of inmates when needed as backup.

Be alert for conditions or situations which inhibit efficient operation of the Agency or the Detention Division, and make recommendations for solutions.

Perform any other duties that may be required by the Sheriff or through necessity of situations.

Have a high school diploma or GED.

Have effective communications skills.

Successfully pass physical, oral interview, psychological and polygraph examinations.

Successfully complete Basic Detention Recruit School approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, and/or be certified as a Detention Officer by the Commission.

Successfully complete and maintain proficiency in annual firearms certification as required by Agency policy.