Lead Correctional Officer Sergeant - Security & Oversight

State of Florida

Punta Gorda (FL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

State of Florida's Department of Corrections seeks a CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT at Charlotte Correctional Institution in Punta Gorda, FL. This internal promotional opportunity requires current FDC employment and compliance with Florida rules.

Duties include supervising inmates, enforcing rules, conducting searches, and ensuring security, with emergency response responsibilities. Minimum qualifications include US citizenship, HS diploma or equivalent, basic recruit training and one year as

Qualifications

Must be US citizen.
Must have High School Diploma or equivalent.
Completed basic recruit training and 1 year as certified officer with the State of Florida.
No suspensions within past 12 months.
No involuntary demotion within past 24 months.
Performance rating of at least 3.00 over last 3 fiscal years.

Responsibilities

Supervises 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 laws, policies and procedures.
Conducts accurate head counts and maintains custody outside the secured perimeter.
Performs crisis intervention and uses approved force when necessary.
Maintains facility security through searches and inspections.