Detention Technician

Detention Technician

Salary

$40,799.34 - $60,278.58 Annually

Location

Any facility within the Department of Detention, Broward County, FL

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

26038C

Department

Detention

Opening Date

07/13/2026

Closing Date

7/24/2026 4:30 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
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Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required.
• Six (6) months of experience in detention operations, institutional security, custodial services, commercial laundry, facility operations, or a related field preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented for consideration.

Special Requirements

• Compliance with requirement to adhere to uniformed dress code criteria; continued employment contingent upon the ability to participate in and satisfactorily complete within the initial probationary period the established in-house training program.
• Employees in this classification are scheduled for shift assignments, which will include weekends, holidays, overtime hours, and extended emergency activation events (e.g. hurricanes). Employees must engage in flexible work assignments as directed in order to meet probationary standards and requirements.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida drivers license throughout employment without any restrictions which affect job performance.

Nature of Work

Under general supervision, the Detention Technician performs detention security and facility support functions within the Department of Detention. Duties may include controlling access to secure areas, monitoring electronic security systems, communicating with staff and inmates, documenting operational activity, and performing sanitation, laundry, food service support, utility, and supply distribution duties. Based on assignments, Detention Technicians may be required to supervise inmate work details while adhering to agency policies and security procedures. Performs related work as directed.

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Controls and monitors ingress and egress, facility access, and inmate movement by operating electronic security doors, gates, elevators, sallyports, and remote-control security systems.

Coordinates, tracks, and documents inmate activity/movement and staff activity through electronic systems and handwritten logs.

Maintains accountability for assigned keys, restraints, emergency equipment, security devices, and controlled property.

Receives, relays, and communicates security information, emergency notifications, equipment malfunctions, security violations, and operational concerns to appropriate personnel.

Communicates with deputies and inmates through intercom and radio systems to maintain order and support operations.

Verifies identification and authorizes entry and exit of staff, contractors, visitors, and authorized personnel.

Uses agency computer systems to input, retrieve, and maintain inmate and operational information.

Performs sanitation, custodial, laundry, utility, food service support, and supply distribution duties, including issuing, inventorying, and distributing institutional clothing, linens, equipment, and operational supplies.

Maintains cleanliness through sanitation, waste collection, surface cleaning, painting, and related maintenance.

May supervise or escort inmate work crews performing approved housekeeping, sanitation, laundry, and utility assignments.

Operates agency vehicles when required.

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 moderate physical effort in to light to moderately heavy work, typically involving some combination of bending, reaching, stooping, or kneeling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderately heavy weight (20-50 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time standing or sitting at a workstation. May require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavier objects. 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.

Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Recruitment Information

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans preference per Florida law.

If you encounter issues with your application and need technical assistance, please contact Applicant Support (GovernmentJobs.com) from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday - Friday. You can reach them by phone at 855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com.

Once you successfully submit your application, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive this e-mail, please contact Applicant Support for any inquiries.

BENEFITS:

The Broward Sheriffs Office values the contributions of its sworn/certified and civilian employees. The agencys outstanding Benefits Package is one of the ways BSO retains its employees and attracts new personnel to the BSO team.

Heres a sampling of typical employee 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 Sheriffs 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

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM:

The Broward Sheriff's Office is recognized as a Drug-Free Workplace pursuant to Chapter 440, Florida Statues. BSO is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees to preserve a happier, healthier workforce. All BSO employees share the responsibility of maintaining a safe, productive and drug-free work environment. BSO is dedicated to programs that enhance the well-being and health of its employees and the public's safety.

For information on the Drug-Free Awareness Program:

SPM3.19 Drug-Free Awareness Program.pdf

https://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2011/440.102

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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?

• No
• Yes

02

Are you able to work any shift, including holidays, and weekends at any location according to agency needs?

• No
• Yes

03

Do you have six (6) months experience or training involving jail operations, detention, or security work?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Broward County Sheriffs Office

Address 2601 West Broward Blvd.

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 33312

Phone (954) 321-4400

Website http://www.sheriff.org