Corrections Officer - Cadet Academy Sponsorship - May 2025

Osceola County FL
US - Florida - Kissimmee
November 14, 2024

Salary: $19. 58 Hourly

Location : Kissimmee, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 02341

Department: Public Safety

Division: Corrections

Opening Date: 11/12/2024

Closing Date: 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

General Description of DutiesCorrectional Academy Sponsorship
Starting Salary: $19. 58 per hour
After Passing State Exam: $24. 04 per hour*Position subject to close at any time*Criminal Justice Basic Ability Test (CJBAT) Requirement

For consideration, candidates are required to pass the Correctional Criminal Justice Basic Ability Test (CJBAT). For additional details about the CJBAT and study resources, please visit Please note that the County will cover the $39 exam fee upon successful completion of the interview process.

Correctional Academy Physical Assessment Test (PAT) Requirement

Selected candidates will be sponsored to attend Valencia College's School of Public Safety. To qualify for the sponsorship program, you must successfully pass the Correctional Academy Physical Assessment Test (PAT). The PAT will be administered approximately one month before the academy begins. The minimum requirements for the test are as follows:

Complete a 1. 5-mile run in under 18 minutes
Perform at least 25 sit-ups in 1 minute
Perform at least 15 standard push-ups in 1 minute (no modified versions)

Additionally, candidates must attend a Valencia College Criminal Justice Institute Informational Session, which provides an overview of the Academy and the Corrections profession.

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CORRECTIONS OFFICER CADET ACADEMY:

Must be at least 18 years old and be a United States Citizen.
Must have a High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by a demonstrated ability to perform the physically demanding corrections work within a potentially psychologically stressful environment.
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers license, (CDL license with passenger endorsement required prior to transporting inmates).
Must be able to complete and pass testing for CPR and First Aid Certifications.
Must not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor which involves perjury or false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended sentence.
Must be able to pass the CJBATCO, Physical Assessment Test (PAT), extensive background check, polygraph, psychological exam and comprehensive physical exam.
Must be able to attend and complete the Corrections Officer Academy.
Must be able to work all shifts and overtime once becoming a Certified Corrections Officer.

Under direct supervisor of Certified Correctional Staff, the purpose of the position is to direct, supervise and monitor inmates housed in the Osceola Correctional facility in accordance with all departmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Employees in this classification perform at journey professional level, and are responsible for the custody, control and care of inmates within the detention facility and while transporting inmates to and from the facility. Objective is to support safe, efficient and effective facility operations.

Essential Job Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Provides highly responsible care, custody and control of criminal offenders in a detention/correctional institution; observes, interacts and supervises the activities of the inmates on assigned post to enforce order and discipline; monitors inmate housing, job and program assignments. Will observe nudity and possible lewd acts.
Performs all work in compliance with all laws, rules and regulatory standards governing the operations of the detention/correctional facilities and programs, and the confinement, safety, health and protection of criminal offenders.
Performs scheduled and unscheduled rounds of assigned area; performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections of the assigned area to ensure security, safety and sanitation are maintained; searches inmates and cells for contraband articles; reports observations to superiors.
Performs critical inmate classification, count and control while maintaining fire safety, key control, perimeter security.
Bears assigned firearm and hand weapons; Follows all prescribed procedures relevant to the assigned function for the purpose of safeguarding all Corrections staff, property, and facilities within scope of responsibility; screens inmate visitors.
Supervises, communicates, and promotes positive behavior among inmates; resolves behavioral problems through counseling and problem solving skills.
Employs force to maintain order among inmates as prescribed by departmental rules and regulations as necessary; escorts and secures inmates within the facility.
Transports inmates to and from various locations as directed, e. g. , correctional facilities, courtrooms, prisons, medical facilities, work programs.
Attends and participates in all scheduled Defensive Tactics training, Firearm qualifications and First Aid/CPR training for certification as required; attends meetings to keep up with trends in probation issues, legislative changes and safety.
Maintains a variety of detailed legal records and reports; collects and prepares various information; prepares legal documentation as required, e. g. , activity logs, incident reports.
Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

See above.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of correctional facility operations; skill in the use and operation of handguns, and other hand held weapons.
Knowledge of adult inmate care, custody and control principles, practices, procedures and systems; knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
Skill in reading, analyzing and interpreting professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and legal documentation.
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