CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70005547

Florida; Florida City (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT position at Homestead Correctional Institution within the Florida Department of Corrections. This is an internal promotional opportunity only for current FDC employees. Salary will be determined by current pay procedures.

The incumbent will oversee inmate housing units, enforce rules, and supervise staff. Duties include crisis intervention, security checks, inmate transports, and documentation. Contact SSU Promotions or People First for assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and a US citizen.
• HS Diploma or equivalent required; basic recruit training completed.
• One year of experience as a certified Florida correctional officer.
• No suspension within the past 12 months.
• No involuntary demotion within the past 24 months.
• No rating below 3.00 in the past 3 fiscal years.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmates commensurate with risk level.
• Manages housing areas and enforces rules and sanitation standards.
• Transports inmates using restraints and follows laws and procedures.
• Performs head counts and maintains custody outside and inside secured areas.
• Subdues or restrains inmates using approved force as needed.
• Maintains facility security and conducts inmate searches for contraband.
• Provides emergency assistance (CPR, first aid, evacuation) as required.
• Directs officers in supervising inmates and maintaining location counts.
• Attends mandatory training and performs other related duties.

Skills

US citizenship

Age 18+

No suspensions in 12 months

No involuntary demotion in 24 months

No 3.00+ rating in past 3 fiscal years

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Basic Recruit Training for correctional officers

1 year as certified officer with Florida

Job description

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70005547

Date: Oct 20, 2026

Requisition No:886032

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70005547

Facility: Homestead Correctional Institution

This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current FDC employees will be considered.

Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures.

Correctional Officer Sergeant vacancy located at:

Homestead Correctional Institution

Incomplete profiles will not be considered.

MINIMUM 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.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Homestead Correctional Institution. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Supervises male or female inmates commensurate with the level of risk they present. Manages inmate housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards. Transports inmates using approved restraints and observing relevant laws, policies and procedures. Conducts accurate head counts, maintains custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter and escorts inmates within the secured perimeter. Inventories personal property of inmates and issues receipts.

Performs crisis intervention functions to include, but not limited to, subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods. Required to wear body armor and use weapons.

Maintains facility security. This includes performing searches of inmates and other persons. This includes the visual inspection of body cavities and possible exposure to body fluids. Responsible for checking inmate mail and/or packages for contraband. Observes inmate behavior to identify inmates exhibiting mental or emotional disorders. Uses counseling techniques or referral action, as outlined in written policies or guidelines. Conducts inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas. Physically checks doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences and other areas to ensure proper security.

Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include but not limited to, CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures, provides security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.

Directs Correctional Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures. Directs Correctional Officers in checking inmate mail for possible contraband, and in supervising inmates working on work details both inside and outside the fenced perimeter. Directs Correctional Officers in maintaining master inmate location counts and directs the entire operation of the Control Room or the Main Gate. Ensures that all transportation permits are completed accurately and signed by the appropriate authority. Directs Officers in preparing reports such as special progress, minor work, disciplinary and/or incident reports.

Attends mandatory and other training as required.

Performs other related duties as required.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact SSU Promotions at 850-717-3771.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties applying online, please contact the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.