Corrections Officer Sergeant - Lead Inmate Security

Florida; Polk City (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Polk Correctional Institution. The role supervises inmates, enforces rules, and maintains security within housing areas and during transports, with crisis-intervention duties when needed.

Internal candidates only; eligibility relies on current FDC employment and adherence to past performance standards. Salary will be determined per current pay procedures and applicable regulations.

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 including subduing or restraining inmates, defending persons, and preventing escapes.
• Maintains facility security, including searches and inspection of body cavities, mail, and potential contraband.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Polk Correctional Institution. The role supervises inmates, enforces rules, and maintains security within housing areas and during transports, with crisis-intervention duties when needed.

Internal candidates only; eligibility relies on current FDC employment and adherence to past performance standards. Salary will be determined per current pay procedures and applicable regulations.