Correctional Officer Sergeant — Lead Security & Supervision

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

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections seeks a dedicated Correctional Officer Sergeant at Walton Correctional Institution in DeFuniak Springs, FL. The role supervises inmates, enforces rules, and ensures security across housing units, transports inmates, conducts counts, and responds to emergencies.

Applicants must meet strict qualifications and have completed basic recruit training with experience as a certified officer.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years old.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have completed basic recruit training for correctional officers with 1 year of certified officer experience.
• Must not have a suspension in the past 12 months.
• Must not have an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months.
• Must not have a performance rating below 3.00 in the last three fiscal years.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmates and manages housing areas based on risk.
• Transports inmates using restraints per laws and procedures.
• Performs head counts and maintains custody outside the secured perimeter.
• Performs crisis intervention and uses force when necessary.
• Maintains facility security, conducts searches for contraband.
• Provides emergency assistance including CPR and evacuations.
• Directs officers in supervising inmates and reporting.
• Attends mandatory training and related duties.

Skills

Citizenship

Legal eligibility 18+

No suspensions in past 12 months

No involuntary demotion in past 24 mo

No < 3.00 rating in 3 fiscal years

Basic recruit training completed

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida Department of Corrections seeks a dedicated Correctional Officer Sergeant at Walton Correctional Institution in DeFuniak Springs, FL. The role supervises inmates, enforces rules, and ensures security across housing units, transports inmates, conducts counts, and responds to emergencies.

Applicants must meet strict qualifications and have completed basic recruit training with experience as a certified officer.