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.

Note: Minimum Qualifications MUST be attained before the recruitment ending date.

• No illegal drug sale.
• No illegal drug use within the past 36 months.
• No illegal drug use after 30 years of age.
• No felony convictions.
• No misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statement or domestic violence.
• Prior military personnel must NOT have a dishonorable discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces, including the United States Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserve Forces.
• Successful completion and evaluation of a Physical Abilities Test consisting of a 1.5 mile run, sit ups, push ups and a 100 yard swim.
• Meeting all medical and physical requirements.
• Completion of a background investigation.

SALARY RANGE:  Initial employment will be in a trainee status at a salary of $31,512 annually until Corrections Certification is achieved.  Upon achievement of certification, salary will increase to $36,931 annually to a maximum of $54,927 annually.
 

	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) 90 Days.