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Cadet Position
The Cadet position is a non-enforcement, apprentice-level training position. Cadets receive correctional training, develop individual potential, and prepare for a correctional career. Cadets will have the opportunity to observe dealing with persons under confinement including the control, care, feeding and general welfare of inmates detained in the correctional facility. Essential Job Functions:
Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically. Receives training in: Admitting and releasing persons committed to the detention facility following legal applications; Placing inmates under confinement in cells or other jail areas as directed; Care, feeding, general welfare of inmates while confined; Conducting fire or disaster drills; Maintaining order and security of facility and maintains area of assignment in a clean, sanitary and orderly manner; Assigning and directing inmates in work detail as required; Exercising reasonable and/or special care of action as needed or directed, in handling special or unusual inmates or other emergency situations; Checking inmates and cell area for contraband, escape attempts, unauthorized articles, weapons, etc.; Searching and removing all unauthorized articles or contraband of incoming prisoners; Maintaining logs and records; Testifying in court or appears as a witness; Performs related duties as required. Essential Physical Skills:
Must be able to meet physical standards as required by the department. Stand, run, walk, stoop, crawl, bend, manual dexterity and implement defensive tactics. Environmental Conditions:
Primarily inside, some outside duty escorting or supervising inmates. Knowledge Of:
Mathematical skills; legal terms; principles of detention, parole and probation; Constitutional law. Ability To:
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior; apply crisis intervention techniques; demonstrate interviewing, interrogation and courteous behavior; define legal terms; attain and maintain weapons proficiency; apply problem solving techniques and laws; apply court rules and trial procedures; recall facts and information; apply force; apply search and seizure concepts; identify applicable civil and criminal liability; operate a motor vehicle. Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or GED. Completion of minimum requirements as set out in Section 943.13, Florida Statutes. Additional:
Applicants/Employees who are selected for hire must submit to and successfully pass the following: a background investigation, Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T.), firearms qualification test, a computer voice stress analyzer (CVSA) examination, psychological examination, medical examination, and drug screening. Applicants must be able to successfully pass a complex vision exam as part of their medical screening in order to drive an agency vehicle. Applicants entering into the Cadet program must agree to remain employed for a period of two years from the date of certification or reimburse the agency for the full costs of tuition and/or other course/training expenses paid for me and/or for my benefit/behalf. Applicants/Employees will be responsible for all costs associated with the Corrections Academy. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license at the time of hiring and maintain said license throughout employment. Must possess active Florida Corrections Standards upon completion of the basic corrections academy. The following are just some of the wonderful benefits offered by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. Additional benefit information can be found at: https://srsobenefits.com Health Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield (3 plans)
cost listed is per month: HMO Plan 1 (115) Employee Only Free $14.50 FREE Family $350.00 PPO Plan 1 (317) Employee Only Free $350.00 FREE Family $382.55 HMO Plan 2 (41) Employee Only Free $275.00 FREE Family $41 Optional Flexible Spending Plan (pre-tax) Health
Maximum $3,050 annually, paid bi-weekly Dependent Care
Maximum $5,000 annually, paid bi-weekly Dental Coverage
Blue Cross (Florida Combined Life) Employee Only $43.30 Family $124.51 Vision Coverage
Humana Vision Employee Only $6.76 Employee & Spouse $13.52 Employee & Child(ren) $15.98 Family $22.57 Employee Assistance Program
no cost to employee or family members $25,000 Lincoln Financial Life Insurance Policy provided free to employees Florida Retirement System Pension Plan
3% cost to employee; 8 years vested Florida Retirement System Investment Plan
3% cost to employee; 1 year vested Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide
15% employer match of contributions at the end of the calendar year Emergency Leave Pool FREE! Hepatitis B Inoculation $25 Annual Wellness Bonus for obtaining annual physical with physician FREE! Healthiest You
Teledoc Appointments Additional Life Insurance available through: Liberty National, USAble, Colonial Life (paid by employee) Additional Services from Legal Shield (paid by employee) Additional policies from AFLAC (paid by employee)
accident, cancer, hospitalization, etc. Tuition reimbursement Free gym facilities on-site No state of Florida income tax 11 paid holidays per year, 2.5x salary paid for all hours worked on a holiday, 8 hours paid for holidays not worked 4 hours Annual Leave earned per pay period (increases after 4 years of employment) 4 hours Sick Leave earned per pay period Compensatory Leave Bank (Sworn Law Enforcement and Sworn Detention) Paid training opportunities Paid overtime Additional Benefits Available for Sworn Law Enforcement, Sworn Detention Deputy, and Communications Dispatcher positions: FREE! Life insurance through Hartford with varying payout maximums (minimum $75,000) Double time and a half for all hours worked on a holiday Additional Benefits for Sworn Law Enforcement Officers: All uniforms and equipment provided Take home vehicle (After completion of FTO: depending on assignment and residence location)
The Cadet position is a non-enforcement, apprentice-level training position. Cadets receive correctional training, develop individual potential, and prepare for a correctional career. Cadets will have the opportunity to observe dealing with persons under confinement including the control, care, feeding and general welfare of inmates detained in the correctional facility. Essential Job Functions:
Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically. Receives training in: Admitting and releasing persons committed to the detention facility following legal applications; Placing inmates under confinement in cells or other jail areas as directed; Care, feeding, general welfare of inmates while confined; Conducting fire or disaster drills; Maintaining order and security of facility and maintains area of assignment in a clean, sanitary and orderly manner; Assigning and directing inmates in work detail as required; Exercising reasonable and/or special care of action as needed or directed, in handling special or unusual inmates or other emergency situations; Checking inmates and cell area for contraband, escape attempts, unauthorized articles, weapons, etc.; Searching and removing all unauthorized articles or contraband of incoming prisoners; Maintaining logs and records; Testifying in court or appears as a witness; Performs related duties as required. Essential Physical Skills:
Must be able to meet physical standards as required by the department. Stand, run, walk, stoop, crawl, bend, manual dexterity and implement defensive tactics. Environmental Conditions:
Primarily inside, some outside duty escorting or supervising inmates. Knowledge Of:
Mathematical skills; legal terms; principles of detention, parole and probation; Constitutional law. Ability To:
Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior; apply crisis intervention techniques; demonstrate interviewing, interrogation and courteous behavior; define legal terms; attain and maintain weapons proficiency; apply problem solving techniques and laws; apply court rules and trial procedures; recall facts and information; apply force; apply search and seizure concepts; identify applicable civil and criminal liability; operate a motor vehicle. Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or GED. Completion of minimum requirements as set out in Section 943.13, Florida Statutes. Additional:
Applicants/Employees who are selected for hire must submit to and successfully pass the following: a background investigation, Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T.), firearms qualification test, a computer voice stress analyzer (CVSA) examination, psychological examination, medical examination, and drug screening. Applicants must be able to successfully pass a complex vision exam as part of their medical screening in order to drive an agency vehicle. Applicants entering into the Cadet program must agree to remain employed for a period of two years from the date of certification or reimburse the agency for the full costs of tuition and/or other course/training expenses paid for me and/or for my benefit/behalf. Applicants/Employees will be responsible for all costs associated with the Corrections Academy. Must possess a valid Florida driver's license at the time of hiring and maintain said license throughout employment. Must possess active Florida Corrections Standards upon completion of the basic corrections academy. The following are just some of the wonderful benefits offered by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. Additional benefit information can be found at: https://srsobenefits.com Health Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield (3 plans)
cost listed is per month: HMO Plan 1 (115) Employee Only Free $14.50 FREE Family $350.00 PPO Plan 1 (317) Employee Only Free $350.00 FREE Family $382.55 HMO Plan 2 (41) Employee Only Free $275.00 FREE Family $41 Optional Flexible Spending Plan (pre-tax) Health
Maximum $3,050 annually, paid bi-weekly Dependent Care
Maximum $5,000 annually, paid bi-weekly Dental Coverage
Blue Cross (Florida Combined Life) Employee Only $43.30 Family $124.51 Vision Coverage
Humana Vision Employee Only $6.76 Employee & Spouse $13.52 Employee & Child(ren) $15.98 Family $22.57 Employee Assistance Program
no cost to employee or family members $25,000 Lincoln Financial Life Insurance Policy provided free to employees Florida Retirement System Pension Plan
3% cost to employee; 8 years vested Florida Retirement System Investment Plan
3% cost to employee; 1 year vested Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide
15% employer match of contributions at the end of the calendar year Emergency Leave Pool FREE! Hepatitis B Inoculation $25 Annual Wellness Bonus for obtaining annual physical with physician FREE! Healthiest You
Teledoc Appointments Additional Life Insurance available through: Liberty National, USAble, Colonial Life (paid by employee) Additional Services from Legal Shield (paid by employee) Additional policies from AFLAC (paid by employee)
accident, cancer, hospitalization, etc. Tuition reimbursement Free gym facilities on-site No state of Florida income tax 11 paid holidays per year, 2.5x salary paid for all hours worked on a holiday, 8 hours paid for holidays not worked 4 hours Annual Leave earned per pay period (increases after 4 years of employment) 4 hours Sick Leave earned per pay period Compensatory Leave Bank (Sworn Law Enforcement and Sworn Detention) Paid training opportunities Paid overtime Additional Benefits Available for Sworn Law Enforcement, Sworn Detention Deputy, and Communications Dispatcher positions: FREE! Life insurance through Hartford with varying payout maximums (minimum $75,000) Double time and a half for all hours worked on a holiday Additional Benefits for Sworn Law Enforcement Officers: All uniforms and equipment provided Take home vehicle (After completion of FTO: depending on assignment and residence location)