Correctional Captain: Security Leadership & Operations

Florida; Wewahitchka (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Captain for Gulf Correctional Institution to supervise security staff and manage shifts. The incumbent serves as the initial Commander during emergencies and coordinates activities across posts, ensuring safety and compliance.

Duties include delegating assignments, guiding staff, conducting evaluations, overseeing trainings, and maintaining facility security and order within a state correctional environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed the basic recruit training course for correctional officers and have one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida.
• Must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months.
• Must not have received an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months.
• Must not have received less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to security posts on any shift.
• Serves as the initial Commander during emergency situations and coordinates shift activities.
• Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of all Correctional Officers and Sergeants on a shift.
• Delegates post assignments, coordinates leave use and ensures attendance reports.
• Conducts periodic counseling, ensures security coverage and supervises searches for contraband.
• Functions as facility manager during non-administrative hours.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic recruit training course for correctional officers

Job description

Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Captain for Gulf Correctional Institution to supervise security staff and manage shifts. The incumbent serves as the initial Commander during emergencies and coordinates activities across posts, ensuring safety and compliance.

Duties include delegating assignments, guiding staff, conducting evaluations, overseeing trainings, and maintaining facility security and order within a state correctional environment.