Non-Certified Corrections Technician (Correctional Officer Career Path), Okaloosa County Job in Crestview

Salary: $22.35 - $24.58 per hour.

To qualify for the Non-Certified Corrections Technician role, you must gather the following eligibility criteria. No prior correctional certification is called for, but you must be capable to obtain certification within the timeframe fix by the department.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Capacity to pass a background investigation and drug screening.
• Legitimate Florida driver's license or aptitude to obtain one.
• No felony convictions or disqualifying criminal history.
• Capacity to wrap up state-mandated correctional officer certification training within the needed period.
• U.S. Citizenship or permitted authorization to perform in the United States.
• Strong moral character as determined by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement standards.

Keep up security and order within the correctional facility.

• Supervise inmate movement and activities.
• Carry out searches of inmates, cells, and typical fields for contraband.
• Enforce facility rules and regulations.
• Arrange written reports on incidents and everyday activities.
• Respond to emergencies and disturbances.
• Transport inmates to and from court, medical appointments, or other facilities.
• Support with the intake and release of inmates.
• Work security equipment such as radios, cameras, and restraint devices.
• Participate in ongoing training and certification programs.

Must be fit to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Physical aptitude to stand, walk, run, and restrain people.
• Must pass a psychological evaluation.
• Completion of a state-approved correctional officer training academy within one year of recruit.
• Must uphold certification as a correctional officer in Florida.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Must reside within a fair distance of the facility.

Competitive hourly cover of $22.35

• $24.58.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) pension scheme.
• Paid vacation, sick depart, and holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.
• Career advancement opportunities within the department.
• Uniforms and equipment offered.
• On-the-job training and certification support.

Online submission assess.

• Supplemental questionnaire assessment.
• Background investigation covering criminal history inspect.
• Drug screening.
• Psychological evaluation.
• Oral meeting.
• Physical abilities test.
• Reference inspects.

Wrapped up online submission.

• Supplemental questionnaire responses.
• High school diploma or GED certificate (copy may be requested).
• Sound Florida driver's license or proof of ability to obtain one.
• DD-214 (if claiming veterans' preference).
• Any relevant training certificates (if relevant).

To register for the Non-Certified Corrections Technician post, stop by the authorized Okaloosa County paths portal on the formal submission portal. Create an account or to your current account. Finalize the online submission form and answer all supplemental questions thoroughly. Attach any called for documents, such as your diploma or DD-214. Review your submission for accuracy and send in it before the closing de…

This role is section of a profession way leading to certified correctional officer status.

• Okaloosa County is an Even Prospect Employer.
• Veterans' preference is granted under Florida law.
• The department is based at 302 N. Wilson St. Suite 203, Crestview, FL 32536.
• You must be capable to operate any shift, such as weekends and holidays.
• The hiring procedure may grab several weeks; review your submission status online.
• For questions, contact the Okaloosa County Human Resources Department.
• Sensible accommodations for disabilities are on offer upon request.

Okaloosa County is a local government entity serving the Florida Panhandle. The county supplies essential public services covering law enforcement, corrections, public functions, and administration. The Department of Corrections runs the county jail and detention facilities, focusing on safety, security, and rehabilitation. This role is piece of the county's commitment to building a proficient corrections workforce. Operating for Okaloosa County means joining a crew dedicated to public offering and community safety.

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