Lieutenant - Corrections (Florida State Certified ONLY)

Osceola County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential pay

Job summary

Osceola County Sheriff's Office is seeking a mid-to-senior level corrections supervisor to train, oversee, and evaluate Sergeants, Corporals, and Corrections Officers within a detention facility. The role focuses on safety, compliance, and efficient operations across shifts.

The position requires a Florida Corrections Certification and may include night shift differential pay. The candidate will work with the Captain on security, inmate programs, and incident reporting, ensuring safety for staff

Qualifications

• Requires successful completion of a criminal justice command academy training or ability to complete within 12 months of appointment.
• Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains and evaluates Corrections staff according to procedures and regulatory standards.
• Supports planning and implementation of Corrections goals and objectives.
• Manages care and control of offenders, ensuring safety and order.
• Ensures compliance with laws and regulations governing detention facilities.
• Conducts rounds, inspections, and inmate screening; monitors fire safety and key control.
• Participates in Defensive Tactics training and firearm qualifications.

Skills

Staff management

Policy compliance

Emergency response planning

Observation and reporting

Security operations

Communication skills

Decision making under stress

Interpersonal relations

Education

Criminal justice command academy training

Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

• TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST CURRENTLY POSSESS THE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS CERTIFICATION IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA*****

General Description of Duties

• TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST CURRENTLY POSSESS THE CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS CERTIFICATION IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA*****

Please Note: This position is eligible for Night Shift Differential Pay
NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.

Under general direction, the purpose of the position is to perform responsible management work involving the training, review, and evaluation of subordinate Sergeants, Corporals, and Corrections Officers to ensure compliance with all departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Employees in this classification function at the middle management level and are responsible for overseeing and ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of facility operations. The employee works with considerable independence in the performance of regularly assigned duties, however, the employee may confer with the Captain in unusual or highly sensitive facility matters. The objective is to ensure the general welfare and safety of the Corrections staff, volunteers and inmates.

Essential Job Functions
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Supervises, trains and evaluates Corrections Staff according to established procedures, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements applicable to the work; assists in formulation and delivery of training procedures and performs in-service training of Officers; conducts shift briefing to ensure dissemination of all pertinent information; enforces departmental rules, policies, and regulations; assists in the development and planning of emergency response, e.g., riots, fire.
• Supports Captain in planning, organizing, and implementing Corrections goals and objectives; coordinates and integrates all activities toward the achievement of established goals and objectives.
• Manages highly responsible care, custody, and control of criminal offenders in a detention/correctional institution; may respond to highly escalated circumstances; may observe, interact or supervise inmate activities to enforce order and discipline; monitors inmate housing, job, and program assignments. Will observe nudity and possible lewd acts.
• Ensures Corrections work is performed in compliance with all laws, rules, and regulatory standards governing the operations of the detention/correctional facilities and programs, and the confinement, safety, health, and protection of criminal offenders; ensure the safeguarding of all Corrections staff, property, and facilities within the scope of responsibility.
• Manages and leads scheduled and unscheduled rounds and inspections to enforce proper security, safety, and sanitation of facilities; searches inmates and cells for contraband articles; leads and manages critical inmate classification, count, and control while ensuring fire safety, key control, perimeter security; supervises inmate visitor screening.
• Attends and participates in Defensive Tactics training and Firearm qualifications as required; attends meetings to keep up with trends in probation issues, legislative changes, and safety.
• Maintains a variety of critical legal records and reports; prepares legal documentation; reviews incident reports ensuring accuracy prior to submitting to Chain of Command; reviews accurate agency Fight and Use of Force packets and submits to Chain of Command.
• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.
  

Education
Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a criminal justice command academy training (i.e. National Jail Leadership Command Academy, Florida Senior Leadership Program, Valencia Public Safety Leadership Program) or the ability to successfully complete a criminal justice command academy training* (i.e. National Jail Leadership Command Academy, Florida Senior Leadership Program, Valencia Public Safety Leadership Program). *Must apply for training within twelve (12) months of appointment to the position.
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited institution in Criminal Justice or related field preferred.
  

Experience

• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in a Certified Corrections position including four (4) years’ experience as a Certified Corrections Supervisor with a minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Certified Corrections Sergeant.
  

Required Certifications

• Certified Jail Manager certification or apply to obtain within twelve (12) months.
• Must possess and maintain current Florida State Corrections Certification.
• Must possess and maintain current CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
  

Miscellaneous

• Must not have any discipline above a Written Reprimand in the last twelve (12) months.
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to effectively manage a staff comprised of professional management personnel engaged in supervising/managing detention/correctional activities.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing.
• Extensive knowledge of correctional facility operations; skill in the use and operation of handguns, and other handheld weapons; considerable knowledge of the signs and symptoms of substance abuse.
• Extensive knowledge of adult inmate care, custody, and control principles, practices, procedures, and systems; knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work.
• Skill in reading, analyzing, and interpreting professional periodicals and journals, technical procedures, and legal documentation.
• Capable to work under stressful conditions; ability to analytically observe, and objectively and clearly report routine and non-routine, emergency, and non-emergency activities; skill in safe First Aide methods, procedures, and practices.
• Skill in the principles and techniques of customer relations skills; ability to deal diplomatically with irate, violent, or frantic individuals; ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Ability to work independently in an office and correctional environment; ability to prioritize work, organize and make sound judgments in inmate supervision; skill in analyzing and developing effective solutions; ability to investigate complaints.
• Must be able to perform intermittent physically demanding work; must be able to sit, stand, walk or climb stairs for extended periods of time.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships and communications with inmates, social service agencies, co-workers, department management, security and classification staff, members of the judiciary, and the general public.
• Must be able to work all shifts and overtime, as required.
• Ability to operate basic office and communications equipment, e.g., radio, computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, and facsimile machines.
  

Physical Demand Requirements

• Physical Demand: Medium
• 50 pounds maximum lifting.
• Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 25 lbs.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods of time.
• Capable to work under stressful conditions.
  

Employee Benefits
Welcome to a workplace that values you. Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit your needs and the needs of your family.
Join us in making a difference in our community, knowing we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83% to the dependent(s) premium coverage.
Deductions Per Paycheck - HRA Base Plan
Coverage
Employee
Employee + 1
Family
Health-HRA Base
$0.00
$140.89
$219.17
HRA Buy-Up
$40.60
$188.28
$292.88
Dental Base
$0.00
$13.10
$24.12
Dental Buy-Up
$3.45
$19.82
$33.61
Vision
$3.42
$6.84
$9.15
Short-Term Disability
$0.00
N/A
N/A
Long-Term Disability
$0.00
N/A
N/A
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee’s weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family members at no cost.
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Wellness Program promotes a variety of activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Gym Membership Reimbursement, up to $20.00 per month.
Basic Life Insurance Policy
At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee’s annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars. Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.
Employee Health Center
The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Health Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Health Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.
Employees who are enrolled on the County’s Medical plan have access to the Employee Health Center on day one of employment. The Health Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.
Vacation & Sick Leave Accruals
Service Time
Accruals Per Month
1 month - 5 years
8 hours
5 years and 1 month - 10 years
10 hours
10 years and 1 month - 15 years
12 hours
15 years and 1 month - 20 years
13.34 hours
20 years and over
16.66 hours
Sick Leave Accruals
Classification
Accruals Per Month
Full time employees
8 hours
Part time employees
4 hours
Paid Holidays
Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee)

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Thanksgiving - Day After
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
  

Administrative Leave
40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.
Sick Leave Bank
Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical related event, with up to 240 hours per fiscal year. Enrollment required.
Vacation/Sick Leave Buy-Back Program
Eligible employees may sell back up to eighty (80) hours of accrued leave per fiscal year. (This program is subject to availability of funds and may be amended or terminated at any time without notice.)
Paid Bereavement Leave
Up to five (5) working days off.
Tuition Reimbursement
Up to $1,600 per Fiscal Year, for degree seeking employees. Degree must be related to employee’s current position.
Membership in the Florida Retirement System
The County is a Florida Retirement System Employer! For Fiscal Year 2026-2027, County contribution for Regular Class members is 13.59%, subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution. Rates and Contributions are set by Florida Legislation.
A 457b Deferred Compensation Program
A 457b Deferred Compensation Program is also available to help employees boost their retirement saving goals, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, as well as IRA plan options. Employee sponsored.
Employee Recognition Program
We see your hard work, and we celebrate it! Through our Employee Appreciation Committee and the \"You've Been Caught Doing Good\" program, we recognize outstanding performance or accomplishments with prizes including monetary rewards and merchandise.
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