Lead Correctional Officer - Security & Supervision

State of Florida; Wewahitchka (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida's Department of Corrections seeks a CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70045178 at Gulf Correctional Institution. This is an internal promotional opportunity. Only current FDC employees will be considered.

Applications must use the People First system. Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures. Minimum qualifications include US citizenship, a HS diploma or equivalent, basic recruit training, and a clean promotional history.

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 to include subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes.
• Maintains facility security and conducts searches of inmates and other persons, including inspections and surveillance of areas.
• Directs Correctional Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures.
• Attends mandatory and other training as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The State of Florida's Department of Corrections seeks a CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70045178 at Gulf Correctional Institution. This is an internal promotional opportunity. Only current FDC employees will be considered.

Applications must use the People First system. Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures. Minimum qualifications include US citizenship, a HS diploma or equivalent, basic recruit training, and a clean promotional history.