Correctional Officer Lieutenant: Security Leadership

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

Job summary

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS seeks a Correctional Officer Lieutenant at Putnam Correctional Institution in East Palatka, FL. The incumbent supervises Correctional Officers and Sergeants, acts as initial commander in emergencies, and serves as facility manager after hours.

You will coordinate posts, enforce security, and oversee training and evaluations. The role requires completion of officer recruit training, Florida certification, and a clean disciplinary record.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Citizen of the United States.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed basic recruit training 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 on assigned shifts.
• Serve as initial commander during emergencies.
• Act as facility manager during non-administrative hours.
• Plan, organize and coordinate shift activities and post assignments.
• Conduct counseling and assign duties, ensure attendance records are accurate.
• Supervise searches for contraband and daily inspections of buildings and grounds.
• Schedule trainings and conduct ongoing security procedure training.
• Oversee inmate housing, enforce rules and sanitation standards.

Skills

US citizenship

Age 18+

High school diploma

Correctional officer training

1 year as certified officer

No suspensions in past 12 months

No involuntary demotion past 24 months

3.00+ performance rating (last 3 years

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS seeks a Correctional Officer Lieutenant at Putnam Correctional Institution in East Palatka, FL. The incumbent supervises Correctional Officers and Sergeants, acts as initial commander in emergencies, and serves as facility manager after hours.

You will coordinate posts, enforce security, and oversee training and evaluations. The role requires completion of officer recruit training, Florida certification, and a clean disciplinary record.