CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70037217

State of Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida is hiring a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala, FL. This internal promo opportunity requires current FDC employment and adherence to Florida pay procedures.

The role supervises inmate housing, enforces rules, conducts counts, escorts inmates, and ensures security. Training, crisis intervention, and emergency response are key responsibilities across multiple facilities and shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed the basic recruit training course and one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida.
• Must not have had a suspension within the past 12 months.
• Must not have had an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months.
• Must not have below a 3.00 rating on performance in the past 3 fiscal years.

Responsibilities

• Supervise inmates commensurate with risk level and manage housing areas.
• Enforce rules, sanitation standards, and conduct head counts.
• Transport inmates with approved restraints and observe laws and procedures.
• Escort inmates inside and outside secured perimeter; issue receipts.
• Perform crisis intervention and use approved force; wear body armor and weapons.
• Maintain facility security; inspect for contraband; monitor behavior for mental health issues.
• Provide emergency response, CPR, first aid, and evacuation as needed.
• Direct officers in supervision, reports, and transportation permits; oversee control rooms.
• Attend mandatory training and perform other duties as required.

Skills

US Citizenship

Basic recruit training

One year as certified officer

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70037217

Date: Sep 3, 2026

Requisition No:883116

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70037217

Facility: Lowell 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:

Lowell Correctional Institution

Applicants must apply for this vacancy using the People First system. No paper applications will be accepted.

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

The Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Lowell 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 [phone].

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.

Location:

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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.