Correctional Sergeant – Leadership in Secure Operations

State of Florida; Carrabelle (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida is seeking a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Franklin Correctional Institution. The role emphasizes supervision, security, and emergency response to manage inmate housing and safety.

The incumbent will oversee a team of officers, conduct counts, enforce rules, transport inmates, and participate in trainings while ensuring compliance with Florida Administrative Code and state policies.

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.
• Performs crisis intervention functions to include, but not limited to, subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods.
• Maintains facility security. This includes performing searches of inmates and other persons.
• Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include but not limited to, CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures, provides security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.
• Directs Correctional Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures.
• Attends mandatory and other training as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of Florida is seeking a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Franklin Correctional Institution. The role emphasizes supervision, security, and emergency response to manage inmate housing and safety.

The incumbent will oversee a team of officers, conduct counts, enforce rules, transport inmates, and participate in trainings while ensuring compliance with Florida Administrative Code and state policies.