Corrections Officer Trainee/School ($5,000 Bonus) - Corrections Department

$5,000 Sign-on Bonus (Contract Required)

Close Date: September 30, 2026

"POSITION SUBJECT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING"

Individuals employed will be required to attend the Corrections Basic Recruit School (CBRS) as part of their normal workday. Once the recruit school is completed, individuals must pass the state certification exam. Upon successful completion of the CBRS and the state certification exam, the employee will advance to the classification of Jail Corrections Officer.

"This is a mandatory testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Attends classes, lectures, demonstrations, and exercises at George Stone Technical Center; School hours will vary depending on the class, may include nights and weekends

Trains on-the-job performing routine work assignments in the functional area for which training is prescribed; On-the-job training will be 12 hour rotating shifts to include days, night, weekends and holidays

Passes the Florida Corrections State Exam

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Examples of Duties after Certification:

This class is assigned to provide care, custody, movement, and control of inmates.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications Requirements:

Training and Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and minimum age of 18, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above

Must pass an interview, computer voice stress analysis, fingerprints, physical, and drug screening in order to be considered for this position.

George Stone Technical Center requirements:

1. Pass a physical training pretest; Cost: $0.00

2. Pass a Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT); Cost: $40.00 paid by the candidate per each exam, maximum of 2 attempts.

Both must be completed before an offer of employment can be made.

Licenses and Certifications:

Must have a valid driver's license from state of residence

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Must be able to pass background checks conducted through FDLE and the FBI.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Very Heavy Work: exerting in excess of 150 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans
• Prescription coverage
• Employee health clinic
• Employee fitness centers
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Group Life Insurance