CLASS CODE: 8029
PAY GRADE: 189

CLASS TITLE:CORRECTIONAL OFFICER INSPECTOR SUPERVISOR

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is work directing and supervising a Regional Investigation and Inspection Office in the Department of Corrections pursuant to Florida Statutes. The primary duty of the employee(s) in the position(s) allocated to this class is to spend the majority of time communicating with, motivating, training and evaluating employees, planning and directing their work; and having the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline subordinate employees or to effectively recommend such actions.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)

  • Motivates employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed.
  • Plans work loads, work flows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees.
  • Evaluates employees through establishing evaluation criteria and responsibilities and meeting regularly with employees to ensure the established criteria are met.
  • Trains employees in methods for performing an effective and efficient job.
  • Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in staff meetings.
  • Directs the work of employees to ensure best use of time and resources.
  • Plans and implements administrative and criminal investigative methods, procedures and techniques.
  • Reviews and approves administrative and criminal investigations of inmate disturbances, employee misconduct, inmate treatment complaints, and major felonies such as homicides, kidnappings, hostage situations, mass escapes and arson.
  • Reviews plans for county and municipal jail renovation and construction of new facilities.
  • Reviews and approves investigations and inspections of correctional and penal institutions and facilities, as well as jails, to ensure compliance with standards.
  • Conducts special investigations of major felonies as directed.
  • Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

  • Knowledge of law enforcement and/or correctional principles and procedures.
  • Knowledge of riot and crowd control procedures.
  • Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
  • Knowledge of investigative procedures and techniques.
  • Knowledge of arrest procedures.
  • Knowledge of report-writing techniques.
  • Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
  • Skill in using surveillance equipment, restraining devices and firearms.
  • Ability to collect, analyze and interpret evidence.
  • Ability to review and evaluate reports.
  • Ability to conduct administrative and criminal investigations.
  • Ability to effectively interview a variety of individuals including complainants, witnesses and suspects.
  • Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations.
  • Ability to supervise people.
  • Ability to prepare written reports and to describe facts and events accurately.
  • Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
  • Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Six years experience in custody and care of inmates, probation and parole offenders, or sworn law enforcement of which one year must have been conducting investigations.
  • College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year for a maximum of four years of the required experience.
  • In addition to the above, Chapter 943, Florida Statutes, requires that any person employed in this class must:
  • (1)Be at least 19 years of age.
  • (2)Be a citizen of the United States, notwithstanding any laws of the State to the contrary.
  • (3)Be a high school graduate or its "equivalent" as the term may be determined by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
  • (4)Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, nor have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere or is found guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
  • (5)Have his/her processed fingerprints on file with the employing agency.
  • (6)Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician, based on specifications established by the Commission.
  • (7)Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Commission.
  • (8)Have completed the 320-hour basic recruit training course or its equivalent as established by the Commission.

EFFECTIVE:

1/7/1994

HISTORY:

02/20/1992

11/09/1988

01/01/1984