Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. The Orange County Corrections Department (OCCD) operates the third largest jail system in the State of Florida with more than 1,500 employees. It serves and protects the citizens of Orange County by providing for the care, custody, and control of legally incarcerated inmates in a safe and secure environment, and provides services for those individuals supervised in community programs.

The Support and Security Operations Divisions are responsible for the safety and security of all personnel, volunteers and visitors, as well as inmates in the custody of OCCD. These divisions are comprised primarily of certified personnel who work in partnership with health professionals, civilians, as well as local law enforcement and other divisions. Detention Service Technicians are assigned to different squads that cover various shifts, which staff the 24-hour operation.

Representative Duties

• Maintain a log of relevant activities.
• Provides public with information relative to individuals incarcerated and/or facility policy and procedure.
• Inventories tools of personnel entering the facility to work.
• Receives and releases authorized property for inmates.
• Issues keys to security staff.
• Ensures data concerning inmates is accurately compiled, (i.e. moves are annotated, counts are recorded, etc.)
• Assists Correctional Officers in observing inmate behavior in cells, corridors, and courtrooms via video equipment.
• Regulates and monitors alarm systems and video equipment.
• As directed, assists certified personnel in controlling access to the facility by staff and visitors.
• As directed by certified staff, will notify appropriate personnel in crisis situation.
• At the supervisor's direction, may coordinate services with outside agencies (i.e. Fire Rescue, Facilities Management, etc.)
• Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualification

• Requires High School graduation or equivalent.
• Must be able to work all shifts including weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to work in a secured area.
• Must successfully complete the required Department Training Program within established guidelines.

Notes

These are uniformed positions and candidates must comply with all Corrections dress code standards, including tattoos that must be covered by the uniform and/or clothing.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be contacted for the next phase of the process. Applicants will receive notification via e-mail to the e-mail address provided at the time of application. All internal applicants are responsible for updating their PeopleSoft personal information to include current e-mail address prior to submitting the application.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed online application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position. To successfully participate in this process, please enter all periods of employment, including your current position, duties, hours worked and educational background. Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered for the position.

Management reserves the right to create an eligibility pool that may be used to fill future Detention Service Technician vacancies for up to twelve (12) months from the end of the process.

Notes

Please note that Orange County Corrections Administrative Order HR.206 states, in part, that:

Body Ornamentation

• Employees hired after October 1, 2022, are prohibited from having tattoos, brands, or body ornamentation above the collar bone.

Dental Ornamentation

• Employees hired after September 1, 2015, will not use gold, silver, or other caps or veneers for the purpose of dental ornamentation unless deemed medically necessary and prescribed by a licensed dentist. Teeth, whether natural, capped, or veneer, will not be ornamented with designs, jewels or initials.

Regardless of hire date, employees will be prohibited from unnatural shaping teeth for non-medical reasons (e.g. fangs) or wearing removable dental ornamentation (e.g. grills).

Salary

Starting salary $16.08/hour

Note: Effective May 14, 2023, starting salary will increase to $17.22/hour.

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, Florida 32801-1393 or fax to 407-836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last four digits of your social security number.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

TO APPLY: Be sure to reference CFEC job posting/job fair, when applying. Visit us online: www.bestjail.com Complete interest Form - Notify us of your interest in applying by completing this form https://netapps.ocfl.net/occdrif/ Email a recruiter directly: Orange County Corrections Department 2450 West 33rd Street Orlando, Florida 32839. 407-836-3519 ask for Assistant Chief of Corrections.