Description
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026, STARTING SALARY UP TO $78,557 for SWORN DETENTION WITH PRIOR EXPERIENCE
Responsible for maintaining care, custody, and control of detainees in the Leon County Detention Facility. This position helps to maintain the overall safety, security and good order of the facility. The position exercises judgment and individual initiative in the performance of routine duties and in emergency situations, often without immediate supervision. The position adheres to the agency core values of honesty and integrity, accountability, teamwork, trust and respect and commitment to excellence. To be successful in this position, the employee must demonstrate competency in Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS), Standard Operational Procedures and LCSO Policies and Procedures, officer safety, knowledge of geographical layout of the Leon County Detention Facility, defensive and control tactics, conflict resolution, general communication skills (both written and oral), inter-personal skills, problem solving and team building skills.
Please visit the LCSO website at www.leoncountyso.com for additional information. Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leoncountyso to be considered.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 18 years of age.
- Citizen of the United States.
- Must not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, nor have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
- Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
- Correctional Certification or ability to become certified in the State of Florida.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Frequent standing for extended periods of time, walking for extended periods of time, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, may be required to drive an agency vehicle and/or transport inmates; constant use of a computer; use of a firearm.
Lifting-Able to lift 50 pounds.
Visual-Constant overall binocular vision; constant color perception, constant eye-hand coordination; constant depth perception; frequent reading/close-up work; constant field of vision/peripheral.
Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and reaching.
Hearing/Talking-Constant requirement to hear normal speech; constant hearing on telephone and radio; ability to hear faint sounds; constant talking on telephone/radio.
Emotional/Psychological- Potential contact with hostile individuals; direct inmate contact, exposure to emergency situations; may be exposed to trauma, grief and death; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration.
Special Requirements-Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. Shift work (days or nights) with rotating days off including working weekends, nights, holidays, and/or overtime; May be required to respond for any critical incident, manmade or natural; must be able to appropriately wear and operate a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Environmental-Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions and increased risk of occupational exposure to hazardous or infectious materials.
