CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT (CNA)

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT (CNA).

This position performs technical work providing initial medical screening to persons incarcerated in the John E. Polk Correctional Facility.

REQUIRED DOCUMENT

Each applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver (Download PDF reader). Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. A link to the form is provided in red above.

Applications must be submitted before the closing date of July 7, 2026.

Note: Listed functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills are not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriff's Office.

• Interviews and conducts initial screening on new inmates to obtain medical information/screening
• Prepares documentation on screening as instructed
• Takes and records vital signs
• Completes physical observations of inmates in accordance with medical protocol
• Documents encounters in the electronic medical record using the approved SOAPE format
• May be required to draw blood and follow established protocols for preparing samples for laboratory analysis
• Logs the use of medical supplies, including bandages, keys, and medical instruments
• Prepares, maintains, and scans medical documents as needed
• Provides assistance to other nurses or physicians as necessary
• Performs all other duties as assigned or required

• High School Diploma/GED
• One (1) year of responsible work experience
• Must possess and maintain a State of Florida license as a Certified Nursing Assistant, with coursework in phlebotomy required
• Must possess and maintain current licensure and CPR, OSHA updates, and CEU certifications as required for licensure and accreditation
• Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs, and calls for service during times of an emergency.

Knowledge of basic nursing methods and practices, including public health and communicable diseases.

Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to follow instructions; to maintain effective working relationships with superiors and the medical community.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment for this position is in the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. This position has direct contact with inmates. The position is assigned to a day or night shift with rotating days off.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Both sedentary work and standing/walking; constant use of a computer

Lifting-Able to lift at least 25 pounds

Visual-Constant overall vision; constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work

Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and reaching

Emotional/Psychological Potential contact with hostile individuals; direct inmate contact, exposure to emergency situations; may be exposed to trauma, grief, and death; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration

Special Requirements- Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty; direct inmate contact; May be required to respond for any critical incident, manmade or natural. Shift work (days or nights) with rotating days off, including working weekends, nights, holidays, and/or overtime

Classified Position

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

Human Resources Division

Sanford FL 32773

nnelson@seminolesheriff.org

(407) 450-5924

External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation, which includes, but not limited to, past employment/education verification, driver license review, credit history, prior drug use history, arrest/conviction record, and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.

The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which you've applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.

Candidates must also comply with the Agency's current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy of General Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here (Download PDF reader). An applicant's tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agency's review process, even if otherwise meeting the Agency's policy.

Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division, to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background, failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description, or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office after one year from date of notification.

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is committed to a diverse work force, is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families, and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally, certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.