Correctional Officer Sergeant – Lead Security & Crisis Response

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

Job summary

The State of Florida's Franklin Correctional Institution seeks a Corrections Officer Sergeant to supervise inmates, enforce rules, and ensure security.

This internal promotional opportunity requires eligibility, completed recruit training, and a year of verified experience; duties include head counts, transports, crisis intervention, and reporting.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and apply by the deadline; assistance contacts are provided by the agency.

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 risk level. Manages inmate housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards.
• Transports inmates using approved restraints and observing laws, policies and procedures.
• Conducts accurate head counts, maintains custody and control outside secured perimeter and escorts inmates inside secured perimeter.
• Performs crisis intervention, restraining violent or uncooperative inmates and defending persons.
• Maintains facility security, including searches of inmates and others, and checks for contraband in mail/packages.
• Provides emergency assistance during incidents, including CPR, first aid, and evacuation procedures.
• Directs officers in supervising inmates in housing units and work details; maintains master inmate location counts and operates Control Room/Main Gate.
• Attends mandatory training and performs other related duties.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of Florida's Franklin Correctional Institution seeks a Corrections Officer Sergeant to supervise inmates, enforce rules, and ensure security.

This internal promotional opportunity requires eligibility, completed recruit training, and a year of verified experience; duties include head counts, transports, crisis intervention, and reporting.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and apply by the deadline; assistance contacts are provided by the agency.