Detention Specialist

: This position performs essential facilities responsibilities as a civilian. This role involves being in sight and sound of incarcerated inmates and treating them with professionalism, integrity, and compassion. The entry level compensation for this position is $34,224.83 (with scheduled built-in overtime and Retention Incentive). : - Read, comprehend, and implement actions required to carry out post orders written for assigned post. - Monitor the safety practices and the preparation and dissemination of reports as required by policy. - Take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies. - Function in confined areas including such things as serving food, working rotating shifts, extended patrol and physically checking doors and gates to ensure they are secure. - Operation of some computer equipment. - Issue clothing and linen to housing units and requisitioned supplies as directed. - Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of inmates and others encountered in an antagonistic environment. - Communicate effectively and coherently with staff and visitors by giving information and directions, mediating disputes, and advising of rights and processes. - Demonstrate communication skills, including providing reliable testimony, in court and other formal settings - Read and comprehend documents, including comprehension and implementation of actions required in such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs. - Endeavor to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contracts. - Remain alert at all times and react quickly, efficiently and calmly in emergencies and other high stress situations. NOTE: These are illustrative duties. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. : - Minimum 18 years of age or older. - Graduation from high school or possession of an accredited equivalency diploma. - Valid Florida Driver's License. - Be of good moral character. - Clean criminal background. : Qualified applicants will be required to pass a physical abilities test to advance in the selection process. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must then successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA), and drug screening. The Bay County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, or any other legally protected characteristic.