correctional officer sergeant - 70009011 - Avon Park

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Supervises male or female inmates commensurate with the level of risk they present Manages inmate housing areas enforces rules and sanitation standards Transports inmates using approved restraints observing relevant laws policies and procedures Conducts accurate head counts maintains custody control over inmates at appointments outside secured perimeter escorts inmates within secured perimeter Inventories personal property of inmates issues receipts Performs crisis intervention functions subduing restraining violent uncooperative inmates defending persons against attack preventing escapes using approved deadly non-deadly force restraints other approved methods Maintains facility security performs searches of inmates other persons visual inspection body cavities exposure body fluids Responsible for checking inmate mail packages contraband Observes inmate behavior identify exhibits mental emotional disorders Uses counseling techniques referral action written policies guidelines Conducts inspections visual audio surveillance persons property vehicles building outdoor areas Physically checks doors windows gates barred sections fences ensure proper security Provides emergency assistance emergencies disasters accidents CPR first aid apprehension escaping escaped inmates implementation evacuation procedures Security insects segregated administrative punitive measures Directs Correctional Officers supervising check mail preparing reports special progress minor disciplinary incident Reports Attends mandatory training required Performs related duties required If questions regarding vacancy contact SSU Promotions If technical difficulties applying online contact People First Service Center State Florida Equal Opportunity Employer Affirmative Action Employer does not tolerate discrimination violence workplace Candidates requiring reasonable accommodation Americans Disabilities Act notify agency hiring authority Peoples First Service Center Notification Made advance allow sufficient time provide accommodation State Florida supports Drug-Free Workplace All employees subject reasonable suspicion drug testing accordance Section F.S Drug Free Workplace Act VETERANS PREFERENCE Pursuant Chapter ,Florida Statutes candidates eligible Veterans Preference receive preference employment Career Service vacancies encouraged apply Certain service members entitled waivers postsecondary educational requirements Candidates claiming Veterans Preference attach supporting documentation each submission includes character service example DD Form Member Copy along any other documentation required Rule ,Florida Administrative Code Veterans Preference documentation requirements available clicking here all documentation due close vacancy announcement

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