Correctional Officer Sergeant - Lead Security & Supervision

State of Florida; Malone (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida, Department of Corrections, seeks a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Jackson Correctional Institution. This internal promotion requires current Florida Department of Corrections employees only and offers responsibilities to oversee inmate housing and security operations.

Application is via People First; eligibility includes basic recruit training and a clean disciplinary record. Position details reflect duties in security, crisis intervention, and coordination of staff.

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 risk level.
• Manages inmate housing areas; enforces rules and sanitation standards.
• Transports inmates using approved restraints and observes laws and policies.
• Conducts head counts; maintains custody outside secured perimeter.
• Escorts inmates within the secured perimeter; inventories personal property.
• Performs crisis intervention; uses force when needed; wears body armor.
• Maintains facility security; conducts searches of inmates and others.
• Checks inmate mail for contraband; observes mental health indicators.
• Performs surveillance of property and areas; checks doors and fences.
• Provides emergency assistance including CPR and evacuation procedures.
• Directs officers in supervision and reporting; attends mandatory training.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Age 18+

US citizen

Basic recruit training

1 year experience

No suspension in 12 months

No involuntary demotion

3.0 rating or higher

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Florida, Department of Corrections, seeks a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Jackson Correctional Institution. This internal promotion requires current Florida Department of Corrections employees only and offers responsibilities to oversee inmate housing and security operations.

Application is via People First; eligibility includes basic recruit training and a clean disciplinary record. Position details reflect duties in security, crisis intervention, and coordination of staff.