Criminal Justice Specialist - Detention and Corrections

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for Criminal Justice Specialist - Detention and Corrections.

This position is scheduled for 12-hour shifts. The shifts are 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am, 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am, alternating a 3- and 4-day workweek. You must be able to accommodate all shifts.

Under the general direction of a supervisor, performs work of a responsible nature related to the operation of housing unit and facility control rooms within the Department of Detention and Corrections. Members may work directly with inmate work crews if assigned to specialty units within the Department of Detention and Corrections. Work is performed in accordance with Sheriff’s Office rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Members are expected to work with some independence. Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained.

Shift Work Required.

SUPERVISES OTHERS: No

• 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 control center 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
• Maintains a current housing unit locator of all inmates assigned to the unit and coordinates movement to and from assigned housing areas
• 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
• Observes, monitors and gives direction to inmate workers both on and off of the jail compound, while assigned to a specialized post
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
• This position is considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, will 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