Correctional Officer Lieutenant: Shift Commander

Florida; Indiantown (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT at Martin Correctional Institution in Indiantown, Florida. The role involves supervising Correctional Officers and Sergeants, acting as initial incident commander, and serving as facility manager during non-administrative hours.

Responsibilities include planning shifts, coordinating training, conducting evaluations, enforcing security, and managing inmate housing.

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.
• Serve as initial commander during emergencies and act as facility manager during non-administrative hours.
• Plan, organize and coordinate activities of officers on a shift.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide training to subordinates.
• Oversee searches, inspections, and inmate housing, ensuring security and sanitation standards.

Skills

US citizenship

18+ years old

correctional officer experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT at Martin Correctional Institution in Indiantown, Florida. The role involves supervising Correctional Officers and Sergeants, acting as initial incident commander, and serving as facility manager during non-administrative hours.

Responsibilities include planning shifts, coordinating training, conducting evaluations, enforcing security, and managing inmate housing.