Correctional Officer Sergeant — Leadership & Security

State-of-Florida; Monticello (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida seeks a Corrections Officer Sergeant at Jefferson Correctional Institution for an internal promotional opportunity. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications including U.S.

citizenship, a high school diploma or equivalent, completed basic recruit training, and one year as a certified officer with the State of Florida. Responsibilities include supervising inmates, enforcing rules, managing housing areas, conducting searches, and participating in emergency responses.

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 housing areas; enforces rules and sanitation standards.
• Transports inmates with restraints following laws and procedures; conducts head counts; maintains custody outside the secured perimeter and escorts inmates inside.
• Performs crisis intervention and may employ restraints or force; wears body armor and may use weapons.
• Maintains facility security; conducts searches; inspects for contraband; observes inmate behavior and uses counseling or referrals as needed.
• Maintains surveillance of property and area; checks doors, windows, gates, and fences; ensures proper security.
• Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters, and accidents including CPR and first aid; participates in evacuation procedures.
• Directs officers in supervising inmates, maintaining counts, and preparing reports; attends mandatory training; performs other duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic recruit training course for correctional officers

Job description

State of Florida seeks a Corrections Officer Sergeant at Jefferson Correctional Institution for an internal promotional opportunity. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications including U.S.

citizenship, a high school diploma or equivalent, completed basic recruit training, and one year as a certified officer with the State of Florida. Responsibilities include supervising inmates, enforcing rules, managing housing areas, conducting searches, and participating in emergency responses.