Corrections Officer
This listing closes on 12 / 31 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada).
Employer : Osceola County
Salary : $26.28 Hourly
Location : Kissimmee, FL
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 02715
Department : CORRECTIONS
Opening Date : 10 / 01 / 2025
Closing Date : 12 / 31 / 2025 at 11 : 59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
General Description of Duties
To be considered for this position you must currently possess the Correctional Officers Certification in the state of Florida. Position subject to close at any time. Please note : This position is eligible for Night Shift Differential Pay. 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. Under direction, 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
Education / Experience : 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 current Florida State Corrections Certification.Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers license, (CDL license with passenger endorsement required prior to transporting inmates).Must be at least 18 years old. Must be a U.S. Citizen.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 work all shifts and overtime, as required.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.Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of substance abuse.Capable to work under stressful conditions; ability to analytically observe, and objectively and clearly report routine and non-routine, emergency and non-emergency activities; skill in safe First Aid methods, procedures, and practices.Skill in the principles and techniques of customer relations skills; ability to deal diplomatically with irate, violent, or frantic individuals; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.Ability to work independently in an office and correctional environment; ability to prioritize work, organize, and make sound judgments in inmate supervision; skill in analyzing and developing effective solutions; ability to investigate complaints.Must be able to perform intermittent physically demanding work; must be able to sit, stand, walk, or climb stairs for extended periods of time.Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communications with inmates, social service agencies, co-workers, department management, security and classification staff, members of the judiciary, and the general public.Ability to operate basic office and communications equipment, e.g., radio, computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.Physical Demand Requirements :
Physical Demand : Very Heavy100 pounds maximum liftingFrequent (up to 2 / 3 of work time) lifting, carrying up to 50 poundsIf mostly sitting is involved will require push / pull on arm and leg controls.Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by earGood eyesight for production or safety of self and othersWalk, run, stoop, bend, and climb stairs.Must be able to walk, sit, stand, or climb stairs for extended periods of time.Capable of working under stressful conditions.Employee Benefits
Welcome to a workplace that values you. Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit your needs and the needs of your family.
Join us in making a difference in our community, knowing we're here to support you every step of the way.
Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83.5% to the dependent(s) premium coverage.
Deductions Per Paycheck - HRA Base Plan
Coverage
Employee
Employee + 1
Family
Health-HRA Base
$0.00
$118.34
$184.08
HRA Buy-Up
$35.14
$159.17
$247.60
Dental Base
$0.00
$12.47
$22.9