Detention Officer

The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking interested and qualified candidates for the

position described below. As a condition of employment, employees are required to participate in the

payroll direct deposit program. A complete, detailed job description for this position is available in the

Columbia County Sheriff’s Office Human Resources Division.

POSITION TITLE: DETENTION OFFICER (SWORN POSITION)

HOURS: 12 HOUR SHIFTS

SALARY: $1730.76 Biweekly / $45,000 Per Year
DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision of a Detention Corporal or Sergeant, performs work

of average difficulty and responsibility in dealing with persons under

confinement and includes the care, custody, restraint, when necessary, and

general welfare of inmates detained at the detention Facility. Incumbent

generally works an assigned shift at an assigned facility. Work is performed

with some independence. Incumbent must be able to exercise good judgment

and initiative in handling routine and emergency situations. The primary duties

and responsibilities in this position are the custody and physical restraint, when

necessary, of prisoners or inmates within the detention facility, or while on work

detail outside the facility, or while being transported.

DUTIES:  Abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics".

 Have knowledge of Agency Policies and Procedures, Directives, Post

Orders, Florida State Statutes, Accreditation standards and FMJS.

 Be responsible for the reception, custody, control and release of inmates.

 Write or type clear, legible, complete and accurate reports, logs and other

records pertaining to inmates and their movement.

 Maintain order and discipline within the facility, enforcing all inmate rules

and regulations and reporting all violations promptly, in writing, to a

Detention Facility Supervisor.

 Be constantly alert and security conscious in order to prevent escapes,

introduction of contraband or other violations.

 Perform other related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:  Be a High School Graduate or have a GED.

 Have completed the basic recruit training course for Correctional Officers

and be eligible for, or possess a current employment certificate of

compliance for Correctional Officers issued by the Criminal Justice

Standards and Training Commission.

 Must be 19 or older at time of hire

 Current valid Florida driver’s license

 No felony convictions within lifetime

 No misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statement, or domestic

violence within lifetime

SELECTION: Selected applicants will be scheduled for an oral interview with various

representatives of the Sheriff’s Office. Selected applicants must successfully

complete the requirements of a conditional employment offer and a pre-

employment background investigation.

DEADLINE: Position will remain open until filled. Applications can be picked up at the

CCSO Operations Center, 4917 E. US Hwy 90 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to

5:00 p.m. or printed from the CCSO website at www.columbiasheriff.org.

(Applications that are incomplete, missing information or faxed will not be

accepted).

CONTACT INFO: Human Resources Division, Columbia County Sheriff’s Office

4917 East US Hwy 90, Lake City, FL 32055

Office: 386-758-2130