Correctional Officer Lieutenant: Lead Security & Training

Florida; Mayo (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer Lieutenant at Mayo Correctional Institution. The role oversees a security post, leads officers on shift, and acts as incident commander during emergencies.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff, enforcing rules, and ensuring safety across the facility. Applicants must have completed correctional officer recruit training, relevant experience, and a clean disciplinary history.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completed basic recruit training for correctional officers.
• One year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida.
• No recent suspensions or involuntary demotions; solid performance ratings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise correctional officers and sergeants on assigned shifts.
• Act as initial incident commander during emergencies.
• Serve as facility manager during non-administrative hours.
• Plan and coordinate post assignments, duty rosters, and leave.
• Ensure security coverage and conduct staff counseling.
• Oversee searches, inspections, and security procedures.
• Coordinate training and ongoing security procedures.

Skills

Age requirement

US citizenship

High school diploma

Basic recruit training

Disciplinary history clean

Job description

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer Lieutenant at Mayo Correctional Institution. The role oversees a security post, leads officers on shift, and acts as incident commander during emergencies.

Responsibilities include coordinating staff, enforcing rules, and ensuring safety across the facility. Applicants must have completed correctional officer recruit training, relevant experience, and a clean disciplinary history.