Senior Correctional Officer - Security & Leadership

Florida; Bushnell (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified Correctional Officer Sergeant to be stationed at Sumter Correctional Institution. This internal promotional opportunity requires current FDC employment, with responsibilities across supervision, security, and crisis intervention.

You will oversee inmate housing, conduct searches, enforce rules, and participate in emergency responses. Veterans’ preference provisions apply, and mandatory training is required.

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.
• Performs crisis intervention functions to include subduing or restraining inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes.
• Maintains facility security including searches of inmates and property, and checks inmate mail for contraband.
• Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents (CPR, first aid, evacuation procedures).
• Directs officers in supervising inmates in housing units and work details; maintains master inmate location counts and controls the operation of the Control Room or Main Gate.
• Attends mandatory training and other duties as required.

Skills

Age 18+

US citizen

Experience as certified officer

No suspensions 12m

No involuntary demotion 24m

3.00 rating past 3 fiscal years

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Basic recruit training completed

One year of Florida-certified officer experience

Job description

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified Correctional Officer Sergeant to be stationed at Sumter Correctional Institution. This internal promotional opportunity requires current FDC employment, with responsibilities across supervision, security, and crisis intervention.

You will oversee inmate housing, conduct searches, enforce rules, and participate in emergency responses. Veterans’ preference provisions apply, and mandatory training is required.