Correctional Officer Captain - Security & Crisis Leader

State of Florida; Cross City (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida is seeking a Correctional Officer Captain at Cross City Correctional Institution. This internal promotional opportunity requires supervising officers and sergeants, coordinating security operations and emergency response, and ensuring adherence to Florida Administrative Code provisions.

The position emphasizes leadership, planning, and training across shifts, with responsibilities for security, housing, and crisis intervention.

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 Sergeants on security posts.
• Acts as initial Commander during emergencies.
• Plans, organizes and coordinates shift activities.
• Delegates post assignments and ensures attendance reports.
• Ensures proper security coverage and conducts training for subordinates.
• Inspects facilities for security and sanitation, and manages inmate housing.
• Performs crisis intervention and uses force in accordance with policy.
• Oversees head counts, prisoner transport, and inventory of property.

Skills

Supervision of staff

Emergency response leadership

Security procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic recruit training for correctional officers

Job description

State of Florida is seeking a Correctional Officer Captain at Cross City Correctional Institution. This internal promotional opportunity requires supervising officers and sergeants, coordinating security operations and emergency response, and ensuring adherence to Florida Administrative Code provisions.

The position emphasizes leadership, planning, and training across shifts, with responsibilities for security, housing, and crisis intervention.