Frequently Asked Questions
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What
are the requirements to become a Corrections Officer ?
Where
can I find Job Vacancy Postings?
How
long does the Personnel Office hold applications active?
What departments fall under the Board of County
Commissioners?
When
can I expect a salary increase?
When
is Open Enrollment Month?
What are the
requirements to become a Correctional Officer?
Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a citizen of the United
States
Be a high school graduate or
equivalent
Not have been convicted of
any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads
guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony, or of a
misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, shall not be eligible for
employment or appointment as an officer, not withstanding suspension of sentence
or withholding of adjudication.
Never have received a
dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Have been fingerprinted by
the employing agency with prints processed by the FDLE and the FBI.
Have passed a physical examination
by a licensed physician.
Have a good moral character.
Completed an Affidavit of
Applicant from CJSTC-68
Successfully passed a
background investigation, to include drug testing.
Successfully completed the
Florida Basic Recruit Training Program for the respective discipline, or
equivalent.
Achieve a passing score on
the State Officer Certification Examination (Except for Auxiliary Officer
Certification Examination)
Complied with mandatory
retraining for continuing training or education requirements.
Have a valid FL driver’s
license prior to employment.
Where can
I find Job Vacancy Postings?
Advertisements
for job vacancies will be posted as follows:
1.
In-house
2.
Sunday edition of the Jackson County Floridan
3.
Front counter of the HR Department
4.
City and Library bulletin boards
5.
Florida Job Service
How long
does the Personnel Office hold applications active?
Correctional Officer applications will remain active for one year from interview date.
All other applicants must submit a new county employment application for each position advertised.
Applications will not remain active once the job vacancy is filled.
When can I
expect a salary increase?
After the first pay period following your anniversary date
(same as your date of hire.)
When is
Open Enrollment Month?
From
September 1st through the 30th you may add or delete Health or Dental
insurance coverage for yourself or your dependents. You may also elect to participate in the ‘Cafeteria
Plan.’
What Departments fall under
the Board of County Commissioners?
Administration
Agricultural Extension Office
Animal Control
Community Development
Custodial
Emergency Management
Human Resources Department
Jackson County Correctional Facility
Jackson County
Fire Rescue
Jackson County Public Library
Jackson County Road Department
Maintenance
Purchasing
Office
S.H.I.P./Grants Office
Veteran’s Affairs
Waste and Water Utilities
Employees hired on or before October 1st will earn one Personal Leave Day. This day must be used before the end of the fiscal year. The PLD is granted to each active employee every October 1st. You cannot accumulate a PLD. “Use it or Lose it.”
You may accrue up to 280 hours of Annual Leave. Please keep track of your hours. You may not exceed 280 hours. Any amount of hours over this limit must be used before the end of each quarter. This policy is not dictated by the HR department --- please refer to your employee manual.
From September 1st
through the 30th every year.
Changes will be effective October 1st. If adding family coverage please be sure to take
into consideration your premiums due on October 1st must be either
deducted from the two September payrolls or a check must be presented to
FINANCE on or before October 1st.
Last revised: Tuesday, April 23, 2002