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Detention Assistant I - Corrections Department

@ Escambia County
Pensacola, Florida, United States
$15/hrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:monitors access, logs information, provides information
Requirements Summary:High School Diploma or GED; Full-Time; not remote.
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Job Description

**Close Date: September 30, 2026**

 

This class performs routine incidental keyboarding and duties involving monitoring, processing inmate related paperwork, and controlling facility access of designated areas.

 

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

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides information by phone or in person to the public regarding a variety of issues, which may include: charges, court dates, visiting hours, and/or other related items

Controls access into and out of designated areas; monitors surveillance monitors and notifies appropriate individuals of suspicious activities


Checks identification of persons entering/exiting controlled areas; monitors safety of staff, visitors, and inmates; generates work orders for inoperable equipment

Electronically logs pertinent information into the Jail Management Suite, video visitation software, completes detailed incident reports, and routinely uses the radio for communication purposes


Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

 

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)

 

Licenses & Certifications:

None
 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAO's):
customer service principles
filing principles and practices
data entry techniques
basic bookkeeping principles and practices
using computers and related software applications
providing customer service
filing
keyboarding
using modern office equipment
handling multiple tasks simultaneously
maintaining organization
maintaining databases
adhering to technical procedures and regulations
maintaining accurate records and logs
reading and writing to receive and/or convey information accurately
communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
 
 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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

Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: Balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving odors, blood and other bodily fluids, and intense noises
 
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