Correctional Officer Captain - Shift & Security Leader

Florida; Live Oak (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida's Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer Captain at Suwannee Correctional Institution in Live Oak to oversee Correctional Officers and Sergeants across shifts and serve as initial commander during emergencies. This internal promotional opportunity requires current FDC employees; apply in People First system.

Eligibility includes age 18+, US citizen, HS diploma, basic recruit training and one year as certified officer, clean disciplinary record.

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

• This Correctional Officer Captain position is located at Suwannee Correctional Institution.
• The incumbent supervises Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to any security post on any of the established shifts.
• Serves as the initial Commander during emergency situations.
• Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of all Correctional Officers and Sergeants assigned to a shift.
• Delegates post assignments and coordinates leave use; ensures attendance and leave reports are completed.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of Florida's Department of Corrections is seeking a Corrections Officer Captain at Suwannee Correctional Institution in Live Oak to oversee Correctional Officers and Sergeants across shifts and serve as initial commander during emergencies. This internal promotional opportunity requires current FDC employees; apply in People First system.

Eligibility includes age 18+, US citizen, HS diploma, basic recruit training and one year as certified officer, clean disciplinary record.