Correctional Sergeant: Security Leader & Crisis Response

Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Corrections seeks a CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT at Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala, FL. This is an internal promotional opportunity for current FDC employees.

Responsibilities include supervising inmates, enforcing rules, managing housing areas, conducting head counts, ensuring security, and directing officers in the Control Room and transport duties. Required: 18+, US citizen, HS diploma, completed recruit training, and Florida certification with experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• 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, including restraint, defense, and preventing escapes, using approved force.
• Directs corrections officers in supervising inmates in housing units and on work details.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Completion of basic recruit training for correctional officers

One year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida

Job description

The Department of Corrections seeks a CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT at Lowell Correctional Institution in Ocala, FL. This is an internal promotional opportunity for current FDC employees.

Responsibilities include supervising inmates, enforcing rules, managing housing areas, conducting head counts, ensuring security, and directing officers in the Control Room and transport duties. Required: 18+, US citizen, HS diploma, completed recruit training, and Florida certification with experience.