Correctional Officer Lieutenant — Facility Leader

Florida; Bonifay (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer Lieutenant at Holmes Correctional Institution in Bonifay, Florida. The role oversees shifts, supervises staff, and commands during emergencies, with responsibility for security operations and inmate management.

The position requires completion of basic recruit training and one year as a certified officer, plus eligibility as a state employee. Salary is set per Florida pay rules, and the posting closes on 09/29/2026.

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

• Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of all Correctional Officers and Sergeants on a shift.
• Delegates post assignments and coordinates leave use; ensures attendance and leave reports.
• Supervises searches for contraband and daily inspections of buildings and grounds.
• Conducts performance evaluations and coordinates staff training.
• Transports inmates using approved restraints and maintains custody outside the secured perimeter.

Skills

Minimum age 18

US citizenship

High school diploma

Basic recruit training + 1 year FL exp

No suspensions in past 12 months

No involuntary demotion past 24 months

No <3.00 rating past 3 fiscal years

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic recruit training course

Job description

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer Lieutenant at Holmes Correctional Institution in Bonifay, Florida. The role oversees shifts, supervises staff, and commands during emergencies, with responsibility for security operations and inmate management.

The position requires completion of basic recruit training and one year as a certified officer, plus eligibility as a state employee. Salary is set per Florida pay rules, and the posting closes on 09/29/2026.