CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT - 70029461

Florida; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Walton Correctional Institution in DeFuniak Springs, Florida (Walton County) seeks a Correctional Officer Lieutenant. This internal promotional opportunity requires prior Florida corrections experience and a valid recruit training completion. The incumbent supervises officers, handles emergencies, and coordinates security across shifts.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, inspections, and crisis response. Location is in Walton County, with travel minimal within the facility.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed basic recruit training for correctional officers.
• Must have one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida.
• Must not have a suspension within the past 12 months.
• Must not have an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months.
• Must have at least a 3.00 rating on performance evaluations in the last 3 fiscal years.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Correctional Officers and Sergeants on assigned shifts.
• Serve as initial commander during emergencies and act as facility manager after hours.
• Plan and coordinate post assignments and leave usage; ensure attendance reports are accurate.
• Ensure proper security coverage and conduct staff counseling and disciplinary action when needed.
• Oversee searches for contraband and daily inspections of buildings and grounds.
• Supervise inmate housing, enforce rules and sanitation standards, and transport inmates with proper restraints.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT - 70029461

Date: Oct 20, 2026

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Requisition No:885985

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT - 70029461

Facility: Walton Correctional Institution

This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current FDC employees will be considered.

Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures.

Correctional Officer Lieutenant vacancy located at:

Walton Correctional Institution

DeFuniak Springs, Florida (Walton County)

MINIMUM 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.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This Correctional Officer Lieutenant position is located at Gadsden Re-Entry Correctional Institution. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. The Officer assigned to this position has responsibility for supervising Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to any security post on any of the established shifts. This position serves as the initial commander during emergency situations. Functions as facility manager during non-administrative hours.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of all Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to a shift. Delegates post assignments, specific duty assignments, coordinates leave use and ensures accurate completion of attendance and leave reports. Works with employees to ensure proper security coverage. Conducts periodic individual counseling with staff to outline problem areas and to give additional duties or instructions. May take or recommend non-appealable disciplinary action or recommend appealable disciplinary action to higher level management.

Supervises searches for contraband and makes daily inspections of buildings and grounds. Inspects physical plant for security concerns and to maintain proper sanitation standards. Circulates throughout institution observing officers’ performance. Conducts performance evaluations. Schedules and/or coordinates training programs for subordinates. Conducts continuous training of subordinate staff in security procedures.

Supervises and coordinates body cavity searches as authorized by the Warden, Assistant Warden or Chief Correctional Officer. Authorizes non-emergency applications of use of force per DC Rule 33-3.0065(3).

Supervises inmates at the level of risk they present. Manages inmate housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards. Transports inmates using approved restraints and observing relevant laws, policies and procedures. Conducts accurate head counts, maintains custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter and escorts inmates within the secured perimeter.

Performs crisis intervention functions to include, but not limited to restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods. Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include, but not limited to, CPR, first aid, implementation of evacuation procedures, security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.

Conducts inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas. Physically checks doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences and other areas to ensure proper security.

Attends mandatory and other training.

Performs other related duties as required.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location: DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32435

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.