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DETENTION DEPUTY
Work History
  • Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Skills
AR, Basic, Bachelors, Criminal Justice, English, FAST, frame, Latin, Access, Excel, Microsoft Suite, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Read, RMS, Spanish
Work History
  • Detention Deputy
  • Monroe County Sheriff's Office
  • Islamorada, FL
  • May 2018 to Current

This position involves working directly with inmates detained in the Monroe County Detention
Facility. Members may be assigned to the following areas: dorms, medical, transportation, main
control, intake and release, classification and laundry. The work requires officers to be
responsible for the care, custody, and control of inmates being detained. Unusual and serious
situations and/or matters may arise and require split second decisions and/or notification to
supervisors for proper action and guidance. Work is performed under the general supervision of
a Detention Sergeant who reviews work performance through conferences, reports, inspections
and observation of actual work performances.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Any combination of education and training equivalent to graduation from high school, or
possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Certification as a Detention Deputy in
compliance with the requirements of the State of Florida. Experience with security or corrections
work is desirable.
JOB COMPLEXITY
Work involves the direct supervision of inmates in accordance with Florida Jail Model Standards and Detention Center policy and procedures. Work may involve split second decision making in
unusual, high stress situations.
CONSEQUENCE OF ACTIONS
Internal responsibilities of worker include but are not limited to: key control, safety/health hazards
of inmates or others within the facility, maintenance/sanitary conditions of entire facility.
ASSETS
Position does not involve any internal asset control responsibility.
WORK CONTROLS
Generally the work is performed independently. Some unusual and difficult situations may be
handled under the general supervision of a Sergeant Detention Deputy:
Percentages will vary depending on the duty assignment and/or shift assignment.
 85% Care, custody and control of inmates. 8% Monitor inmate work details.
 5% Supervise issuance of food to inmates.
 1% Supervise issuance of medicine to inmates.
 1% Supervise issuance of canteen.
PERSONAL CONTACTS
Work involves contacts with a variety of people; some contacts may be difficult requiring the
worker to use considerable tact and skill or commands or force to obtain what is desired.
SAFETY OF OTHERS
Position requires considerable responsibility for the health and safety of inmates and others as
well as employees.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
Occasionally, the work may involve strenuous physical effort from physically controlling inmates.
 Work may require strenuous physical effort while handling inmates during unfavorable
and life threatening situations.
 Utilize verbal commands when giving orders.
 Light (up to 20 pounds) heavy (50 pounds and over) lifting and carrying.
 Reaching, pulling, pushing, walking, standing, sitting, kneeling, bending, and running.
HAZARDS
Generally, work involves considerable risks requiring the worker to observe safety precautions
and use extreme care in performing job duties.
 May be exposed to Blood and Viral Pathogen Risk.
 Bio-hazard waste.
 Exposure to crabs, lice, maggots or open sores.
 Exposure to communicable diseases.  WORK ENVIRONMENT
Generally, work is performed in an enclosed restricted environment that involves some discomfort
or unpleasantness.
 May be exposed to various levels of noise.
 May be exposed to unpleasant odors and fumes.
 Hazardous and stressful conditions and/or situations.
SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY Position does not involve any supervisory responsibility. PERSONNEL SUPERVISED Position does not involve the supervision of Sheriff's Office personnel. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Processes incoming prisoners: searches prisoners; obtains al personal property from prisoner and prepares a complete property inventory; takes fingerprints and photos; prepares clerical records and makes entries in log books; prepares a magistrate folder comprised of notice of arraignment arrest affidavit, magistrate action form, affidavit of indigence and compliance of booking officer form. Conducts security inspections to check on safety and well being of all inmates; observes condition of facility and of inmates; observes changes in habits and moods of inmates and reports unusual conditions or incidents to supervisor.Maintains order in all cell blocks. Distributes food trays; recovers food trays and accounts for all utensils. Distributes medication to inmates as authorized by others. Sorts and distributes mail to inmates Issue toilet articles and sanitary supplies, initially; prepares orders for canteen supplies; distributes canteen supplies to inmates. Collects soiled laundry; distributes clean laundry.Oversees inmates on special work details such as cleaning, painting, moving furniture, repair or laundry detail; oversees inmates' activities in exercise yard or other recreational areas. Transports inmates to court or other places when necessary; escorts inmates to activities within the jail such as to see visitors, doctor, or to recreation area.Conducts bed checks of inmates; counts inmates. Searches inmates and cells for contraband as required. Completes paperwork such as activity form, check-off list form, log book, medications, and feed list during each shift; enters prisoner data into computer.Returns personal property to inmates being discharged; completes paperwork pertinent to discharge or transfer of inmate. While attending the Basic Corrections Academy you will go through a defensive tactics training class - that includes hand-to-hand combat and defensive maneuvers on individuals 100 - 200 pounds larger. In addition, there will be fire arm training - including shooting a semi-automatic (up to a 1000 rounds per day). Also, running, swimming and doing calisthenics will be performed during the Academy. Performs related work as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of policies, rules, regulations, and procedures governing the maintenance of security in a jail and the maintenance of the health and welfare of inmates. Knowledge of human behavior particularly as it applies to confine individuals.Knowledge of hygiene.Knowledge of first aid and CPR.
Knowledge of fire-fighting procedures and equipment.
Knowledge of the techniques of self-defense.Knowledge of the legal rights of incarcerated persons.Skill in the use of restraining devices and self-defense.Ability to oversee the recreational and work activities of inmates.Ability to detect and respond to emergency situations quickly and effectively.Ability to communicate effectively with inmates.Ability to prepare reports and maintains records.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the State of Florida.Must be available to work shifts, weekends and holidays. Must be certified as a Detention Deputy in compliance with the requirements of the State of Must be able to stay and work in the event of natural disasters, i.e., hurricanes, or unforeseen emergencies.

  • Correctional Officer Sergeant
  • Dade Correctional Institution
  • Miami, FL
  • April 2015 to May 2018
  • Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) 9 Handler / Missing Persons Unit (MPU) Drug Testing Officer Certificate (DTO) Correctional Officer Certificate (CO) Lethal - AR-15 Semi-Automatic Rifle, 9mm M&P Semi-Automatic Pistol, .00 Buckshot Shotgun, Glock 23: 40 Caliber, Electric Immobilization Device (EID), Electric Immobilization Shield (EIS) and 6 Way Multi-launcher.
  • Non-Lethal - Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Pepper Spray, Capsicum Spray (CS) Miami-Dade County Probation & Parole Jump Out Task Force (MAGTAF) State of Florida Region IV K- 9 Response Unit (K-9) Dade Correctional Institution Cell Extraction Team Read, Write, Speak Fluent: English & Latin American Spanish Proficient in Microsoft Suite - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook.
  • Roster Management System (RMS), Correctional Data Center (CDC), Emergency Management System (EMS) and Facility Access Secure Tracking (FAST).
  • Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing their entrance.
  • Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.
  • Directed guests around the building and answered questions regarding accessibility.
  • Enforced General Services Administration (GSA) policies by anticipating potential security breaches.
  • Protected a level 5-secured compound with office space for more than [Number]  employees.
  • Certified Correctional Officer / K9 Handler
  • Florida Department of Corrections, Region IV
  • Miami, FL
  • February 2016 to May 2018
  • Provide specific security operational trainings to an average of 3 correctional officer candidates weekly.
  • Evaluate and benchmark the candidate's development vis-à-vis the Florida Department of Correction Basic Recruit Academy cadet pre-qualification metric.
  • Supervised approximately 150 minimum to maximum-security custody leveled offenders in a secured housing unit, with a 2% monthly incident rate.
  • Conducted approximately 40 prison security transports of minimum to maximum-security custody level offenders, with a 0% incident rate.
  • Conducted approximately 6 secured facility inmate head counts per shift consisting of 750 to 1,000 offenders to be initiated and cleared within a 60-minute time frame.
  • Search-and-rescue dog handlers use canines to find missing persons. While some local work may be performed by volunteers and their dogs, most professional search-and-rescue work requires significant training. These professionals are trained to interpret dog reactions, such as barking, that may signify a find.
  • United States Marine Corps Marine Corps Recruit-Depot Paris Island
  • Parris Island, SC
  • January 2012 to Current
Education
  • Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
  • St. Johns River State College
  • Palatka, FL
  • Received athletic scholership
  • Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
  • Miami Dade College
  • Miami, FL
  • Continuing education in Criminal Justice 
  • Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
  • Saint Thomas University
  • Opa-locka, FL
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Florida Department of Law Enforcement
  • Monroe County Sheriff's Office
  • Dade Correctional Institution
  • Florida Department of Corrections, Region IV
  • United States Marine Corps Marine Corps Recruit-Depot Paris Island

School Attended

  • St. Johns River State College
  • Miami Dade College
  • Saint Thomas University

Job Titles Held:

  • Detention Deputy
  • Correctional Officer Sergeant
  • Certified Correctional Officer / K9 Handler

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
    Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
    Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

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