Correctional Officer Lieutenant — Lead Security & Emergency Response

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

Job summary

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Union Correctional Institution in Raiford, FL, seeks a Correctional Officer Lieutenant. The role supervises officers and sergeants, acts as initial commander during emergencies, and serves as facility manager during non-administrative hours.

Requires recruitment training completion and prior certified-officer experience; promotion is internal. Veteran preferences apply; salary listed as a minimum annual amount, with pay procedures determining final figures.

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

• Supervise Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to any security post on any of the established shifts.
• Serve 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 Sergeants on a shift.
• Delegates post assignments and coordinates leave; ensures attendance and leave reports.
• Works with staff to ensure proper security coverage; conducts counseling and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Supervises searches for contraband and conducts daily inspections of buildings and grounds.
• Maintains custody and control over inmates; conducts head counts and escorts inmates as required.
• Performs crisis intervention and emergency response as required; provides emergency assistance.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, Union Correctional Institution in Raiford, FL, seeks a Correctional Officer Lieutenant. The role supervises officers and sergeants, acts as initial commander during emergencies, and serves as facility manager during non-administrative hours.

Requires recruitment training completion and prior certified-officer experience; promotion is internal. Veteran preferences apply; salary listed as a minimum annual amount, with pay procedures determining final figures.