Lead Correctional Officer - Security and Inmate Management

Florida; Century (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Century Correctional Institution as an internal promotional opportunity. The incumbent supervises inmates, enforces rules, conducts head counts, and ensures security within the facility.

Applicants must have completed the basic recruit training for correctional officers and one year of certified officer experience with the State of Florida.

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.
• Inventories personal property of inmates and issues receipts.
• Performs crisis intervention functions including subduing or restraining violent inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes.

Skills

US citizenship

Legal age 18+

Correctional environment readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic recruit training for correctional officers

Job description

The Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Century Correctional Institution as an internal promotional opportunity. The incumbent supervises inmates, enforces rules, conducts head counts, and ensures security within the facility.

Applicants must have completed the basic recruit training for correctional officers and one year of certified officer experience with the State of Florida.