Correctional Officer Captain - Lead Security & Training

State of Florida; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida’s Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer Captain for Columbia Correctional Institution in Lake City, FL. This is a promotional opportunity for current Florida Department of Corrections employees.

The role supervises staff, coordinates security post assignments, and acts as commander during emergencies, ensuring safety and compliance across shifts. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications including U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 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 Sergeants across shifts.
• Serves as initial Commander during emergencies.
• Plans, organizes and coordinates shift activities and security coverage.
• Delegates post assignments and ensures attendance reporting.
• Conducts routine inspections of buildings, grounds and security.
• Maintains facility security and sanitation standards.
• Attends mandatory training and performs other related duties.

Skills

Supervision

Crisis intervention

Security enforcement

Emergency response

Training

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic recruit training for correctional officers

One year of experience as a certified Florida officer

Job description

The State of Florida’s Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer Captain for Columbia Correctional Institution in Lake City, FL. This is a promotional opportunity for current Florida Department of Corrections employees.

The role supervises staff, coordinates security post assignments, and acts as commander during emergencies, ensuring safety and compliance across shifts. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications including U.S.