Correctional Officer Sergeant - Lead Security & Supervision

State of Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida’s Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Marion Correctional Institution. This is an internal promotional opportunity for current FDC employees only. Salary will be determined by current pay procedures and may vary by experience.

The incumbent will supervise inmates, enforce rules, and maintain facility security as part of a comprehensive custody operation. Required duties include crisis intervention, transport, and reporting within the control room

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• US citizen
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have completed basic recruit training and one year as a certified officer with the State of Florida
• Must not have a suspension in the past 12 months
• Must not have an involuntary demotion in the past 24 months
• Must not have less than a 3.00 rating in the past 3 fiscal years

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmates commensurate with risk level and manages housing areas
• Enforces rules, sanitation standards, and conducts head counts
• Transports inmates using restraints and observes laws and procedures
• Performs crisis intervention and uses force as permitted
• Maintains facility security by searches and surveillance
• Directs officers in supervision of housing units and control room operations
• Attends mandatory training and performs other duties as required

Skills

US citizenship

Basic recruit training

One year officer experience

No recent suspensions

No recent involuntary demotion

Strong performance record

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Florida’s Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Marion Correctional Institution. This is an internal promotional opportunity for current FDC employees only. Salary will be determined by current pay procedures and may vary by experience.

The incumbent will supervise inmates, enforce rules, and maintain facility security as part of a comprehensive custody operation. Required duties include crisis intervention, transport, and reporting within the control room