Correctional Sergeant: Lead Security & Inmate Care

State of Florida; Florida City (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida's Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Dade Correctional Institution. This internal promotional opportunity is for current FDC employees only.

The role supervises inmate housing areas, enforces rules, and supports security operations. Candidates must meet minimum qualifications including US citizenship, HS diploma, recruit training and one year as a certified officer, with clean disciplinary history.

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 the level of risk they present.
• Manages inmate housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards.
• Transports inmates using approved restraints and observing relevant laws, policies and procedures.
• Conducts accurate head counts, maintains custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter and escorts inmates within the secured perimeter.
• Inventories personal property of inmates and issues receipts.
• Performs crisis intervention functions to include restraining disruptive inmates and ensuring safety.
• Maintains facility security including searches of inmates and areas; checks for contraband.
• Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents (CPR, first aid, etc.).
• Directs Corrections Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and work details.
• Attends mandatory training and performs other related duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

State of Florida's Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Dade Correctional Institution. This internal promotional opportunity is for current FDC employees only.

The role supervises inmate housing areas, enforces rules, and supports security operations. Candidates must meet minimum qualifications including US citizenship, HS diploma, recruit training and one year as a certified officer, with clean disciplinary history.