Correctional Officer Sergeant - Florida Leader in Security

Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections is advertising a Correctional Officer Sergeant position at Lake Correctional Institution in Clermont, Florida. This is an internal promotional opportunity for current FDC employees only, with duties that include supervising inmates, enforcing rules, and maintaining security.

The incumbent will perform crisis intervention, transport inmates with restraints, conduct head counts, inspect facilities, and prepare incident and disciplinary reports.

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

• Supervises 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 subdue or restrain inmates and use force per policy.
• Maintains facility security and conducts searches of inmates and others.
• Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents including CPR and first aid.
• Directs correctional officers in supervising inmates and maintaining counts and reports.
• Attends mandatory training and performs other related duties.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida Department of Corrections is advertising a Correctional Officer Sergeant position at Lake Correctional Institution in Clermont, Florida. This is an internal promotional opportunity for current FDC employees only, with duties that include supervising inmates, enforcing rules, and maintaining security.

The incumbent will perform crisis intervention, transport inmates with restraints, conduct head counts, inspect facilities, and prepare incident and disciplinary reports.