Corrections Sergeant — Lead Officer & Security Ops

My Florida CFO; Florida City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections seeks a dedicated Correctional Officer Sergeant to oversee inmate housing, ensure safety, and maintain facility security at Dade Correctional Institution.

In this internal promotional role, supervision of staff, compliance with Florida Administrative Code, and effective crisis management are essential. Applicants should meet the minimum qualifications and be prepared for rigorous duties and training.

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 inmates and housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards.
• Transports inmates using approved restraints and follows relevant laws and procedures.
• Maintains custody, head counts, and conducts inspections.
• Performs crisis intervention functions and may use force per policy.
• Directs officers in supervising inmates and preparing reports.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Florida Department of Corrections seeks a dedicated Correctional Officer Sergeant to oversee inmate housing, ensure safety, and maintain facility security at Dade Correctional Institution.

In this internal promotional role, supervision of staff, compliance with Florida Administrative Code, and effective crisis management are essential. Applicants should meet the minimum qualifications and be prepared for rigorous duties and training.