Corrections Officer Trainee

About this opportunity

Pasco County, FL lists this Corrections Officer Trainee opportunity in land o lakes, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Salary: $23.53 Hourly

Location : Land O' Lakes, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number:

Department: Corrections

Opening Date: 03/23/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Salary Range: $23.53

Pay Grade: Pay Grade: Y10

Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description

JOIN OUR CORRECTIONS TEAM AS A CORRECTIONS OFFICER TRAINEE!

Corrections Officer Trainee's play a crucial role in the Corrections department. This is a highly visible Corrections position in which the incumbent is responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates. Corrections Officers are tasked with inmate supervision, confiscation of contraband, escorting of inmates within the facility, ensuring inmate safety and supervising and monitoring civilian personnel within the units. Apply now to begin your career in Corrections with Pasco County BOCC.

*This position is for non-certified applicants that will need to attend the Corrections Academy.

Essential Job Functions

Inmate supervision to include: Maintain Care, Custody and Control of inmates, Conduct security/WBC checks on inmates, classify inmates, Conduct cell area searches, Confiscate contraband, Monitor and supervise inmates, operate electronic surveillance equipment, Escort inmates with the facility, Communicate with inmates, Ensure inmate safety, Conduct inmate searches, Observe/evaluate inmate behavior; Perform sanitation inspections, Evaluate/accommodate the needs of disabled inmates, process special risk inmates, Supervise and monitor civilian personnel within the units, Ensure all inmate activities are documented, Supervise cell cleanup, Transport inmates to other locations/facilities when needed, Complete disciplinary reports on inmates, Maintain all logs, JMS reports and inspections.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Florida Statutes/County Codes/Florida Model Jail Standards

Knowledge of weapon and gun safety

Knowledge of Officer Safety Skills

Radio Procedures

Application and Use of Force

CPR/First Aid

Ability to listen and comprehend radio traffic

interviewing and interrogation skills

Knowledge of computer software and hardware systems

Ability to relate well to the public

Time management skills

Ability to make sound decisions and use independent judgements, technical, and professional decisions on a daily basis

Possess short/long term memory

Detect and discern odors

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication. Ability to use force, willingness to use necessary force (including deadly force), ability to hear conversation at a normal level (assisted/unassisted), vision correctable to 20/30 in each eye. Must be able to perform the physical standards required for the job. This position is 85 hours bi-weekly.

The following are conditions/hazards/circumstances/situations that may be encountered in the course of performing the essential functions of the job described. This list is inclusive but not limited to: Exposure to the elements, stress physical assaults, verbal assaults, exposure to infectious diseases, blood and viral pathogens.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Applicant must successfully complete academy.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Unescorted CJIS clearance as authorized by FDLE is required. May require occasional travel to other locations within and outside County areas.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include: Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid holidays

Group insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Deferred compensation

Medical leave pool

Annual medical leave buy-back

Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position. Acknowledge

Decline

02

I acknowledge that an applicant may be disqualified at any time due to: incomplete information, untruthful, false, or disqualifying written or spoken statements, disqualifying information obtained during the background investigation, unacceptable drug screen, polygraph, or psychological results. I Acknowledge

03

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee? Yes

No

04

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education? GED

High School

Associate degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctorate

None of the above

05

Are you at least 18 years old? Adult: Age 18 and over

Minor: Younger than 18 years old

06

Have you ever pled guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to, or been found guilty of any felony or guilty of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, even if the sentence was suspended or adjudication was withheld by a judge. Yes

No

07

Have you ever sold, delivered, and/or been compensated from the sale of any illegal drug or controlled substance? Yes

No

08

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or a valid out of state license? Yes

No

09

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY). Yes

No

10

Have you ever received a dishonorable discharge from the armed forces or have you had to resign your commission (AKA Dismissal Notice)? Yes

No

11

Are you a Citizen or Naturalized Citizen of the United States? Yes

No

12

Please list all residence history for the last 10 years starting with the most recent, include the following: Street Number and Name, City, State, Zip, County. Must include dates resided at for each address.

13

Have you ever applied to Corrections Officer Trainee or Certified Officer with Pasco County Corrections? Yes

No

14

List all Law Enforcement/ Correctional Agencies you have applied to. If none, write

15

I acknowledge that employees are required within 180 days of hire, to establish and maintain residence in Pasco County, or one the following counties: Citrus; Hernando; Hillsborough; Lake; Pinellas; Polk, or Sumter. Acknowledge

16

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC. Acknowledged

Declined

17

Have you used, tried, or experimented with marijuana, hashish, or its derivatives, including medical marijuana within the last six (6) months? Yes

No

18

Within the past five (5) years have you used, tried, tasted, or experimented with or possessed any illegal drug(s) other than marijuana, such as, cocaine, LSD, mushrooms, or any other drugs of similar nature? Yes

No

19

Have you used, tried or experimented with any schedule II, III (i.e. Adderall, Steroids), categorized substances, addressed in Florida statute 893.03 that are NOT PRESCRIBED to you, within the last twelve (12) months? Yes

No

20

Have you used, tried or experimented with any schedule IV (I.e. Xanax), categorized substances, NOT PRESCRIBED within the last six (6) months? Yes

No

21

I acknowledge the use of gold, platinum, or other veneers or caps for the purposes of dental ornamentation is prohibited. Ornamentation is defined as decorative veneers or caps. Teeth, whether natural, capped, or veneered, will not be ornamented with designs, jewels, initials, etc. I Acknowledge

22

I acknowledge intentional mutilation on any part of the body is prohibited. Mutilation is defined as intentional radical alteration of the body, head, face, or skin for the purpose of and/or resulting in an abnormal appearance. Examples of mutilation include, but not limited to, a split or forked tongue; foreign objects inserted under the skin to create a design or pattern; enlarged or stretched-out holes in ears (other than a normal piercing); intentional scarring on the neck, face, or scalp; or intentional burns creating a design pattern. I Acknowledge

23

Certified members may not display any tattoo, temporary decal, body art, or portion thereof, that are visible on the head, scalp, lips, ears, or face, except for cosmetic purposes, while wearing a department uniform or conducting department business. Tattoos on hands, neck and behind the ear must not be unprofessional or excessive, and will be limited in size/quantity. I have tattoo(s) impressed between your fingers that remain visible even when your fingers are completely closed?

I have tattoo(s) located on the edge or ridge of your hands, or on your knuckles?

I have a hand tattoo that exceeds one tattoo per hand, is located somewhere other than the base of the finger/bottom ( of the knuckle, or measures larger than one-half inch in any direction (excluding a ring band larger than one-half inch)?

I have a tattoo behind my ear that exceeds a combined coverage of more than 1 inch in any direction, extends beyond my earlobe, or is visible from a front view.

I have a neck tattoo that is more than a single tattoo, is larger than 2 inches, is located somewhere other than the back of the neck/spine alignment, or is visible from a front-facing view.

I have a tattoo positioned on or near my clavicle (collarbone) that remains visible when wearing an issued uniform or a collared shirt with the top button unbuttoned.

None of the above apply to me or I have no tattoos.

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Certified members and applicants are prohibited from having any tattoos, temporary decals, and/or body art that are racist, sexist, offensive, obscene, or extremist. Racist markings are those that support a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on race, ethnicity, or national origin. Sexist markings are those that advance a philosophy that degrades or demeans a person based on gender. Offensive and obscene markings are those that are grossly offensive to modesty, decency, propriety, or professionalism. Extremist markings are those affiliated with, depict, or symbolize extremist philosophies, organizations, or activities and/or advocate violence or other unlawful means of depriving individual rights under the United States Constitution, federal, and/or state law. I Acknowledge

25

Have you accumulated twelve (12) points or more on your driving record within the last two (2) years prior to applying for this position? Yes

No

26

Have you had your license suspended more than once within the last two (2) years due to nonpayment of insurance or fines? Yes

No

27

During the past five (5) years, has your license been suspended for the following: Conviction or pled to: Fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer? Or Driving Under the Influence? Yes

No

28

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months? Yes

No

29

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

30

How did you hear about this position? Billboard

Facebook

Friend/Family Referral

Indeed

Instagram

Job Fair

LinkedIn

Magazine publication

Nextdoor

Pasco County employee

Pasco County Facebook Page

Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com

Pasco County Traffic Sign

Utility bill insert

X/Twitter

YouTube

Other

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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A

Required Question

Worksite address

land o lakes, FL, 34639, US

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