Correctional Sergeant - Security Leader & Supervisor

Florida; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Hardee Correctional Institution in Bowling Green, Florida. This internal promotional opportunity requires current FDC employees and outlines supervisory duties, inmate housing management, and enforcement of rules and security procedures.

The role covers crisis intervention, transport of inmates, and maintaining comprehensive security operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must 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 including subduing or restraining violent inmates and uses approved force when needed.
• Maintains facility security including searches of inmates, mail checks, and monitoring behavior.
• Directs Correctional Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and at work details; maintains master inmate location counts.
• Attends mandatory training and performs other related duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer Sergeant for Hardee Correctional Institution in Bowling Green, Florida. This internal promotional opportunity requires current FDC employees and outlines supervisory duties, inmate housing management, and enforcement of rules and security procedures.

The role covers crisis intervention, transport of inmates, and maintaining comprehensive security operations.