NEOGOV · 1 day ago
Detention Technician
Broward County, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$41K/yr - $60K/yr
0+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Detention Technician for the Broward County Sheriff's Office. This role involves performing security work within the detention facility, monitoring access, and ensuring adherence to safety and security protocols.
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Responsibilities
Ensures the proper operation of all electronic functioning doors, security devices/alarms; controls access to and within the detention facility/housing unit
Alerts certified personnel to conditions or circumstances which may inhibit the efficient operations of the facility; provides recommendations for resolution as appropriate
Monitors closed circuit television cameras, telephones, alarm systems, intercom panels and/or control panel doors
Coordinates and documents all movement, maintains accurate entries in electronic and/or handwritten logbooks
Maintains strict adherence to rules and regulations and safety/security procedures
Monitors and maintains visual and verbal contact with the housing unit Deputy to ensure safety and security
Accountable for all keys, restraining devices and all other emergency equipment assigned to the post
Monitors in-house radio transmissions to maintain an awareness of activities in other areas of the assigned facility
Receives security calls or security checks from designated posts
Alerts appropriate personnel of security violations and potentially threatening situations
Controls exit and entry to doors, hallways, elevators, and sally ports
Contacts designated personnel in case of an emergency
Reviews procedures for response to emergency situations
Controls and monitors access to and movement within the detention facility by operating remote control panels for gates and doors
Checks identification of all persons entering/exiting controlled areas
Monitors safety of deputies, visitors, and inmates
Generates work orders for nonworking equipment
Serves as a communications liaison in the event of an emergency in the detention facility/housing unit
Communicate with inmates in housing units via the intercom system to direct, advise and provide verbal commands to assist deputies maintain order and ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations
Uses a computer terminal for data input and retrieval of various inmate information, as applicable to assigned functional area
Employees in this classification are assigned to work shifts which will include weekends, holidays, and extended emergency activation events (i.e. hurricanes). Employees must have the ability to work any shift and engage in flexible work assignments that can include voluntary and/or mandatory overtime to meet agency needs
Performs related duties as directed
Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time standing or sitting at a workstation. Tasks are performed in a detention environment where proper provisions are in place in terms of employee security and protection. Due to the nature and location of the work environment, tasks include potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements consistent with routine conditions in a detention detainment environment, e.g., loud noise, pathogens, violent behavior
While an integral part of the security staff, position does not have regular physical contact with inmates; however, indirect contact might occur during normal operational activity
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required
Six (6) months full-time paid work experience in clerical, data entry, public contact and/or customer service work
Compliance with requirement to adhere to uniformed dress code criteria
Continued employment is contingent upon the ability to participate in and satisfactorily complete within the initial probationary period the established in-house training program
Preferred
Experience or training involving jail operations, detention, security, police aide work, or explorer program preferred
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration
Benefits
Medical Insurance: Various plans including Open Access options with pre-tax premium conversion available. New employees are eligible on the first of the month following the date of hire. Prescription plans are also offered
Domestic Partner coverage: Medical, dental and vision coverage is offered
Life Insurance: One times salary for basic life and AD&D at no cost to the employee. Additional voluntary term life and dependent life are also available
Dental Insurance: Three plans (DMO, PPO and Indemnity) are available on a pre-tax basis
Line of Duty benefits
Vision Care Insurance: 100% of the premium for single and family coverage paid for by the Broward Sheriff's Office (in combination with medical insurance election).
Voluntary Long and Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Retirement plan under the Florida Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Programs available (Employee contribution)
Sick leave, annual leave, holiday leave, bereavement leave, military leave, personal day, bonus days
Sick leave pool and donated leave program
24-hour fitness center
Employee Assistance Program, on-site and through medical insurance
Wellness programs including health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.
Florida Prepaid College Program payroll deduction program
On-site insurance representatives for medical, dental and vision programs
Voluntary Legal aid discount program
Flu and Hepatitis B vaccines at no charge
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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