CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER STATEWIDE 1 1

State of Florida; Miami, Fort Lauderdale (FL, FL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Annual Leave

Health Insurance

Tuition Waiver Program

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking a Correctional Probation Officer Statewide with a starting salary of $22 per hour as a trainee and $23.14 as a certified officer. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree, be at least 19 years old, and pass a medical examination and drug testing.

This role involves investigating and supervising offenders in their communities. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, and a tuition waiver program.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must not have any felony convictions.
• Pass a medical examination and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and supervise offenders.
• Counsel and assess offenders in the community.

Skills

Investigating

Supervising

Counseling

Assessing/ Classifying Offenders

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college

Job description

Position

Requisition No: 878811 – Working Title: CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER STATEWIDE – Agency: Florida Department of Corrections – Pay Plan: Career Service – Salary: $22/HR as trainee; $23.14 as Certified CPO – Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2026

Responsibilities

CPOs are trained professionals responsible for investigating, supervising, counseling, assessing, and/or classifying offenders in the communities they serve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Must not have any felony convictions, misdemeanors involving perjury or false statement, or dishonorable discharge from U.S. military service.
• Pass a medical examination and drug test.
• Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation.

Compensation

$22 hourly as a Trainee, $23.14 as a Certified Correctional Probation Officer. Additional salary additive of $2,739.88 annually for Competitive Area Differential (CAD) while assigned to Palm Beach, Dade and/or Broward county; approximately $1,700.00 annually while assigned to Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and/or St. Lucie County; and approximately $7,739.88 annually while assigned to Monroe County.

Benefits

• Paid Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Prescription Drug benefits
• Dental, Vision, and Other Supplemental Plans (Disability, Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization, Intensive Care)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457B)
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Criminal Justice Incentive Program (CJIP)
• Special Risk Class Retirement Multiplier
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• Flexible Schedules
• Annual salary additive for Broward, Dade, Indian River, Martin, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, or St. Lucie counties
• Retirees may be considered for re-employment after six calendar months and receive both salary and retirement benefits

Equal Opportunity Statement

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735) in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S.

Veterans Preference

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission.