Correctional Officer Lieutenant — Security Leadership

Florida; Crawfordville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer Lieutenant at Wakulla Correctional Institution. This internal promotional opportunity requires current FDOC staff and places you in a leadership role over correctional staff.

You will oversee security posts, coordinate shifts, and act as the on-site commander during emergencies, while ensuring safety and compliance with state regulations.

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 Sergeants assigned to a security post on shifts.
• Serve as the initial commander during emergencies.
• Function as facility manager during non-administrative hours.
• Plan, organize and coordinate shift activities and post assignments.
• Conduct training and performance evaluations for subordinates.
• Supervise searches for contraband and inspections of buildings and grounds.
• Oversee inmate housing areas and transports with proper restraints.

Skills

US citizenship verification

Age requirement 18+

Basic recruit training completed

1 year experience as certified officer

No suspensions in past 12 months

No involuntary demotion in past 24 mo

Performance rating >=3.00 in last 3 FY

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer Lieutenant at Wakulla Correctional Institution. This internal promotional opportunity requires current FDOC staff and places you in a leadership role over correctional staff.

You will oversee security posts, coordinate shifts, and act as the on-site commander during emergencies, while ensuring safety and compliance with state regulations.