Detention Officer

Correction Officer

This is routine security work in receiving, processing, detaining, transporting and releasing prisoners held in the City's temporary detention facilities. Employees in this classification are responsible for the security, welfare, and health of all prisoners confined in the jail. Duties include maintaining various records on prisoners and supervising the cleaning of cells and corridors. Work involves maintaining order and discipline by enforcement of departmental rules and regulations.

Illustrative examples of essential duties include :

• Receives, searches, fingerprints, photographs, and transports newly arrested prisoners
• Maintains order and constant vigilance over prisoners during all phases of jail operations by electronic surveillance equipment and by personal observation
• Maintains records and logs of prisoners to document time in the detention center, to account for prisoner's property, and to control issuance of jail keys
• Secures firearms in the gun locker prior to removing handcuffs from prisoner
• Checks periodically during tour of duty all doors, cell gates, and windows ascertaining that they are secured and locked
• Notifies the Shift Commander of critical incidents, such as prisoner deaths, serious injuries to prisoners or employees, escapes, and attempted escapes
• Notifies Rescue Squad if prisoner(s) become ill or injured; adds all information relative to illness or injury to the Arrest Report
• Performs related tasks as required

Minimum requirements include :

Physical requirements include the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, and kneeling. Some crawling, reaching, and handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling. Must have physical ability to administer CPR, handle firearms, and restrain unruly individuals. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and transport prisoners. Ability to react promptly and correctly in emergency situations.

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Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification. It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified. Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.