INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
SHERIFF’S OFFICE
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JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Civilian Corrections Assistant
Salary $29,218 - $46,647
Brief Job Description:
The class specification for the position of Civilian Corrections Assistant performs a variety of duties,
including the following assignments: Security and maintenance of the Control Rooms, Booking area and
Visitation Center operations.
Job Prerequisites and Minimum Qualifications:
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High School diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of computers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Maintain security by monitoring all doors, telephones, communications equipment, and cameras in
the Control Rooms.
Maintain an accurate count of inmates in all buildings.
Record entries into the computer of all inmate movement.
Record entries into the computer all deputy post assignments.
Record entries into the computer of all activities.
Ensure that the Facility Headcount is kept up to date.
Assist Corrections Booking Deputies with computer entries, clerical duties, copying documents and
routing to proper agencies.
Record other entries into the computer as directed by supervision.
Maintain inmate files.
Run warrant checks.
Run criminal histories.
Answer telephones.
Log new inmate information into computer system and or Jail Management System.
Collect and verify cash bonds and enter same into applicable computer system.
Collect and verify surety bonds.
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Confirm warrants.
Process arrest documents.
Verify inmate funds.
Ability to perform tasks using computers in a timely manner.
Ability to learn the Jail Management program in a timely manner.
Ability to remain alert at all times.
Verify inventory relevant to the position that you are working.
Maintain communication with any and all communication devices used.
Knowledge of and ability to utilize word processing applications.
Any other duty as assigned by proper authority.
Working Conditions:
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Frequent concentration on activity where flow of work is intermittent.
Shift work required.
Shifts may be rotated
May occasionally work long hours.
Hazards may include all dangers associated with Corrections.
Subject to physical and verbal abuse from numerous sources.
The job includes sitting, standing and walking.
Movements associated with the duties and responsibilities are; bend/stoop, squat, crawl, climb, reach
above shoulder level, crouch, kneel balancing and pushing/pulling as necessary.
Application Process:
Interested candidates may download a Support Staff application from the website:
www.ircsheriff.org.
Please contact Human Resources Administrator Sandi Skinner at 772-9786355, or Investigator Larry Smetzer at 772-978-6361, to schedule an appointment for application
submission.
Applications may be submitted to Human Resources at 3885 41st Street, Vero Beach, FL.
****Prior to acceptance of application, you must take a typing test and receive a score of 38
words per minute (net) with a 92% accuracy rate.
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