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?
Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a citizen of the
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
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
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.
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 H
4.
City and Library bulletin boards
5.
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.
Normally
the first pay period in October. Salary
increases must be Board approved.
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
Administration
Ted Lakey, County Administrator
Agricultural
Extension Office
Ed Jowers, County Extension Director
Animal
Control
Kim Weston, Animal Control Officer
Community
Development
Custodial
JC Lovet, Supervisor
Emergency
Management
Engineering
Larry Alvarez, Engineer
Human
Lennetta Loman-Greene, Director
Correctional
Facility
Fire /
Tony
Wesley, Chief
Parks and
Public
Library
Joann
Maintenance
Carl
Griffin, Superintendent
Purchasing
Office
Stan
Hascher, Purchasing Agent
S.H.I.P./Grants
Office
Gary Latham, Housing Grants Coordinator
Veteran’s
Affairs
John Turner, Veterans Affairs Officer
Waste
and Water Utilities
Steve Croxton, Certified Utilities
Operator
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 H
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 are due on October 1st, and must be either deducted from the
two September payrolls or a check must be presented to FINANCE on or before
October 1st.
Last revised: Friday, May 30, 2008