Performs security duties in a direct supervision jail system, responsible for the care, custody, and control of persons incarcerated in a County jail facility, to include the maintenance of order and the inspection of inmate quarters. Duties are performed under the general supervision of an immediate supervisor who evaluates performance through observation of work, periodic conferences, critiques, and/or records and reports.

NOTE: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

• Supervises inmate activities as directed by established policies, procedures and regulations.
• Observes conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes.
• Inspects locks, windows, grills, doors and gates for signs of tampering.
• Searches inmates and quarters for contraband articles.
• Supervises, directs and maintains order during inmate work assignments.
• Observes assigned areas for evidence of unauthorized activities, infractions of rules, unsatisfactory attitudes or unsatisfactory adjustment of inmates.
• Reports observations to superiors.
• Transports inmates to other facilities as required.
• Performs duties outside the facility as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; and
Be 21 years of age or older; and
Be a United States citizen; and
Possess a current certification by the State of Florida as a Correctional Officer (Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Basic Recruit Certificate); and
Possess a valid Driver License.

OR

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; and
Be 21 years of age or older; and
Be a United States citizen; and
Possess a current Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) certificate attained within the last four years; and
Possess a valid Driver License.

OR

Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; and
Be 21 years of age or older; and
Be a United States citizen; and
Have graduated from a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Corrections Academy; and
Attained a passing score on the State of Florida certification examination; and
Possess a valid Driver License.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:  Preference will ONLY be entitled upon initial appointment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.  Documentation to support entitlement to preference MUST be provided at the time of application.

DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE:  The employers of Hillsborough County have implemented a drug-free workplace and all offers of employment are conditioned on job applicants successfully passing a drug test.

	STEP #1 Submit Application online.
	STEP #2 Civil Service Board Review for Minimum Qualifications and Supporting Documentation Requirements.
	STEP #3 Pre-Screen Status Notification via Email: Pending, Qualified, OR Not-Qualified.
	STEP #4 If Required: Invited to our office for TESTING
	STEP #5 Placed on Eligibility list ONLY if ALL Minimum Qualifications are met AND all required documentation has been submitted and processed.
	STEP #6 During the recruitment period the Civil Service Board will ONLY send Eligible candidate names to the associated Hiring Agency/Department as they are evaluated.
	STEP #7 Hiring Agency/Department will review Published/ Active Eligibility list.
	STEP #8 Hiring Agency/Department personnel representative may invite candidates to interview from the associated Eligibility List for the position. Hillsborough County Departments
	Notice: Qualified Candidates will remain on the Eligibility List for: (CLOSED Promotional) 60 Days OR (OPEN Recruitment) 2 years OR 730 Days.