Correctional Officer Sergeant — Lead Inmate Security

State of Florida; DeFuniak Springs (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida, Walton Correctional Institution in DeFuniak Springs, FL, seeks a Correctional Officer Sergeant to supervise inmate populations, enforce rules, and support security operations.

The role requires a basic recruit certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior experience as a Florida certified officer. Duties include housing management, head counts, inmate transport, and incident reporting.

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 male or female inmates commensurate with the level of risk they present and enforces facility rules.
• Manages inmate housing areas, conducts head counts, and maintains custody and control.
• Transports inmates using approved restraints and observes relevant laws, policies and procedures.
• Performs searches of inmates and property; maintains facility security.
• Attends mandatory training and performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Crisis intervention

Observation and reporting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Florida, Walton Correctional Institution in DeFuniak Springs, FL, seeks a Correctional Officer Sergeant to supervise inmate populations, enforce rules, and support security operations.

The role requires a basic recruit certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior experience as a Florida certified officer. Duties include housing management, head counts, inmate transport, and incident reporting.