Correctional Officer Lieutenant: Facility Security Lead

Florida; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Lieutenant at Holmes Correctional Institution in Bonifay, FL. This is an internal promotional opportunity for current FDC employees. The lieutenant oversees correctional officers and sergeants, coordinating security on shifts and acting as incident commander during emergencies.

Salary starts at $59,623.72 annually, with pay determined per Florida procedures. Closing date 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

• This Correctional Officer Lieutenant position is located at Holmes 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.
• 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 ... CPR, first aid, evacuation procedures, security of inmates.

Skills

US Citizenship

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Lieutenant at Holmes Correctional Institution in Bonifay, FL. This is an internal promotional opportunity for current FDC employees. The lieutenant oversees correctional officers and sergeants, coordinating security on shifts and acting as incident commander during emergencies.

Salary starts at $59,623.72 annually, with pay determined per Florida procedures. Closing date 09/29/2026.