Correctional Officer Sergeant: Lead Security and Response

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

Job summary

State of Florida, Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Suwannee Correctional Institution. This internal promotional opportunity is open to current FDC employees; salary will be determined per current pay procedures.

Duties include supervising inmates, enforcing rules and sanitation standards, coordinating security operations, conducting head counts, and ensuring safe transport with approved restraints.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Must have 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. 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 and maintains custody and control over inmates.
• Performs crisis intervention functions to include subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes.
• Maintains facility security, including searches of inmates and others, inspection of body cavities, and checking inmate mail for contraband.
• Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents including CPR, first aid, and evacuation procedures.
• Directs officers in supervising inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures, and in maintaining location counts and reporting.

Job description

State of Florida, Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Suwannee Correctional Institution. This internal promotional opportunity is open to current FDC employees; salary will be determined per current pay procedures.

Duties include supervising inmates, enforcing rules and sanitation standards, coordinating security operations, conducting head counts, and ensuring safe transport with approved restraints.