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Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (FL)

Security Specialist

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (FL), Florida, New York, United States

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Overview Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to create an eligibility list for future vacancies in the role of Security Specialist.

Consideration given for relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Maintains care, custody, control, and physical restraint of inmates while inmates are being transported to and from and housed at the hospital and other locations outside the jail

Maintains good order and conduct of inmates performing inmate searches as needed

Exercises reasonable and/or special care or action in handling special risk inmates

Supervises, transports, and interacts with adults, juveniles, male and female to include felons, misdemeanants, sentenced and non-sentenced inmates

Monitors video and audio equipment, security gates and electronic doors, fire alarm systems, intercom/public address systems, and light circuit panels

Assists in security at entrances and exits of various locations throughout Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office facilities by monitoring and conducting security screening of persons and items

Documents occurrences of a routine and unusual nature in the assigned area’s journals and log and maintain all required reports pertinent to activities occurring within the member’s assigned area during the course of the shift

Initiates emergency procedures

Verifies that all non-uniformed Sheriff’s Office personnel and visitors are in possession of a Sheriff’s Office badge or a visitor’s pass, appropriately displayed when at the jail facility

Ensures the cleanliness of the area of assigned responsibility, while accounting for property Sheriff’s Office inventoried property including tools and equipment

Assists in the training of personnel as needed

Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position

This position may be considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, may be required to report to work

Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications

High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education

Must possess Florida D and G security guard and firearm licenses

Member will be required to carry an agency issued handgun while on duty

Must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in a sworn position in corrections or law enforcement, or equivalent experience

Consideration for this position requires a credit check

Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license

Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations

Knowledge of procedure for reporting emergencies and equipment failures

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to work closely and effectively with inmates, correctional staff, other criminal justice officials and the public

Ability to exercise sound judgment

Ability to comprehend and perform written and oral instructions

Ability to react quickly, calmly and effectively in emergency situations

Ability to effectively utilize equipment and devices assigned to the area of responsibility

Ability to comprehend and perform all duties related to assigned duty post

Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Knowledge of Florida Model Jail Standards (FMJS) and Sheriff’s Office rules and regulations as applied to correctional work. Knowledge of General Orders and standard operating procedures

Knowledge of the application of modern correctional principles and practices

Knowledge of cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Ability to visually observe inmate movement and monitor closed circuit camera systems

Ability to work closely with others as a team

Ability to enforce the rules and policies of the Department of Detention and Corrections with firmness, tact, and impartiality, and to deal courteously with the public

Ability to observe and respond to situations promptly and objectively

Physical Abilities The physical abilities listed below are estimates of time spent during a typical work day to perform essential functions and responsibilities. Members in this position may be required to:

Sit or stand up to 12 hours per day

Walk up to 4 hours per day

Occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

Occasionally bend, squat, reach, kneel and twist

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