Corrections Officer (Certified) - Work Annex - Corrections Department

**CLOSING DATE: November 19, 2026**

Road Prison - This class maintains daily care, custody, and control of inmate road prison workers.

Jail - This class is assigned to provide care, custody, movement, and control of inmates.

If you are certified in Corrections in another state, a federal agency, or military, or if you have more than four years' break in Florida Corrections certification, you may be exempted from attending the full basic recruit academy and may qualify for an Equivalency of Training. To determine if you meet the requirements please contact the Gulf Coast Criminal Justice Selection Center for an assessment. To be eligible for this position, you must first complete the Equivalency of Training process.

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

"POSITION SUBJECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING"

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Maintains the care, custody, and control of inmates housed in assigned facility by monitoring behavior to mitigate crime, escape attempts, and/or other related activities, conducting routine and emergency headcounts, implementing defensive tactics and physical restraint to maintain the safety and security of personnel, public citizens, and/or other related personnel within facility

Supervises and directs the activities of inmate crews working on a variety of maintenance, operations, farming, and/or construction projects by transporting inmates to and from sites, rendering emergency first aide, inspecting worksites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety, maintaining applicable tools and equipment, maintaining related records and logs of man-hours, materials, and equipment used, and/or performing other related activities

Supervises inmates engaged in performing emergency response work, which may include: clearing roadways of debris, clearing drains to ensure positive water flow, recreating access to residential and vital business areas, and/or performing other related activities

Conducts internal security checks and meal distribution by monitoring dormitories for inappropriate activity, monitoring facilities, making rounds at specified intervals, conducting headcounts and roll calls, supervising the distribution of inmate meals and observing the feeding process, and/or performing other related activities

Books new inmates into facility and processes inmates for release by verifying warrants, conducting searches, fingerprinting inmates, preparing ID cards, receiving and accounting for monies and personal effects, and determining work assignments

Conducts pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections of transport vehicles and other applicable equipment and tools

Transports inmates to and from outside facilities, including medical and dental appointments, work details, court, and/or other applicable sites

Prepares, processes, and maintains a variety of forms, reports, logs, records, activity journals, and/or other related documents

Investigates attempted escapes and conducts searches for escaped inmates; apprehends escapees, conducts proper arrest techniques, including advisement of rights and application of mechanical restraints

Performs other duties as assigned

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
Minimum age of 18
Certification by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission in Corrections

Licenses and Certifications:
Certification by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission in Corrections
Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence
Positions assigned to the Infirmary: Certification by the State of Florida as an Emergency Medical Technician or Paramedic

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
criminal law
inmate rights
self-defense techniques
ethical standards of conduct
search and seizure procedures
first aid and CPR methods
correctional facility procedures and regulations
inmate handling procedures
court room practices and procedures
file and record maintenance techniques
inmate behavior modification tactics
occupational hazards and safety precautions
firearm operations
using a computer and related software applications
implementing first aid and CPR
implementing defensive tactics
operating a firearm
preparing and maintaining logs, records, and reports
solving practical problems and dealing with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
monitoring safety and security of correctional facilities
monitoring and directing the work of inmates
communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions. Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, blood and other bodily fluids, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

· Medical / Dental / Vision plans

· Prescription coverage

· Employee health clinic

· Employee fitness centers

· Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan

· Deferred Compensation Plan

· Flexible Spending Account(s)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Group Life Insurance