Correctional Officer

Overview

NASSAU COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

Position Concept:
The Detention Deputy monitors, controls and accounts for incarcerated inmates and civilian visitors while at the Nassau County Sheriff's Office Jail / Detention facilities. The Detention Deputy also monitors and supervises juveniles. The essential job function is attitude, including interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, NCSO law enforcement officers, Nassau County fire/rescue officers, other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and other public safety personnel;

responding politely to civilians, visitors and inmates; working as a team member; functioning under intense time pressure; and responding in a positive manner to supervision.

The Detention Deputy may perform other related duties and tasks, as required or assigned and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

To be performed as assigned within the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office Detention facilities, including monitoring and supervising inmates and civilian visitors, and supervising juveniles as applicable.

• High School Diploma or GED
• REQUIRED State of Florida Basic Recruit Certificate of Corrections Compliance after completion of training in accordance with the Florida CJSTC
• Valid Florida Driver's License

• Prior Corrections / Law Enforcement experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Experience in Security or Social Work fields preferred

• Speak, read and write English understandably
• Mental alertness
• Accurately read, write and articulate numbers
• Ambulate independently
• Manual dexterity
• Sit for long periods
• Recognize colors
• Stand for long periods
• Walk / stoop / bend / squat / kneel / reach
• Lift / drag / carry