Correctional Officer

CoreCivic; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a dedicated Correctional Officer in Lake City, Florida. The role involves maintaining order and security in the facility, supervising inmates and performing duties across housing units, meals, recreation and work assignments in a secure setting.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and FDLE certification or be eligible to obtain it. A valid driver’s license and willingness to work any shift are required, with a competitive hourly wage and sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent required.
• Must be certified in Corrections by FDLE or meet eligibility guidelines to become a certified officer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
• Work various posts including armory, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

$23.11 per hour

Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000, for current FDLE certified hired August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a

$23.11 per hour
Sign-on Bonus up to $10,000, for current FDLE certified hired August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.
The Correctional Officer performs routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. May employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.

• Responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.
• Able to work any shift, as you may be assigned to a variety of posts including, but not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.
• CoreCivic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions requiring criminal justice experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent required.
• Must be certified in the discipline of Corrections through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and in good standing; or must meet the FDLE eligibility guidelines and become a Certified Correctional Officer in accordance with the process defined by subsection 1 1B-27.002 F.A.C.
• Once hired, must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.
• Must be available to work any hours, any shift.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.