CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT - 70045431

State of Florida; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida is seeking a Correctional Officer Lieutenant for the Okeechobee Correctional Institution in Okeechobee, Florida. The role supervises correctional staff, coordinates security across shifts, and serves as the initial commander during emergencies.

The incumbent ensures daily operations, staff supervision, training coordination, and adherence to security procedures within the facility. Veterans’ Preference may apply; detailed documentation is required.

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 Correctional Officer Sergeants on assigned posts across shifts.
• Acts as initial commander during emergencies and as facility manager during non-administrative hours.
• Plans, coordinates, and assigns post duties, leave usage, and attendance reports; ensures security coverage.
• Conducts counseling and may initiate disciplinary actions with higher management.
• Oversees searches for contraband, inspections of buildings/grounds, and security surveillance.
• Schedules training programs and conducts ongoing security procedure training for subordinates.
• Supervises body cavity searches as authorized; may apply use of force per policy.
• Manages inmate housing, transports inmates with restraints, and performs head counts and outside-authorized escorts.
• Performs crisis intervention, emergency response, CPR/first aid, and evacuation procedures.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Date: Sep 17, 2026

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT - 70045431

Requisition No:883906

Agency: Department of Corrections

Facility: Okeechobee Correctional Institution

Correctional Officer Lieutenant vacancy located at:

Okeechobee Correctional Institution

Okeechobee, Florida (Okeechobee County)

Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures.

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 Okeechobee 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location

OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34972

OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34973

OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34974

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.