Senior Correctional Officer Sergeant

Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Corrections in Florida seeks a promoted Correctional Officer Sergeant at Everglades Correctional Institution. The role focuses on supervising inmates, enforcing rules, and maintaining security. It requires completion of recruit training and prior certified officer experience with the State of Florida.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, incident response, and reporting abilities. The position is based in Miami, with multiple facility locations in the area and standard

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 inmates commensurate with the level of risk.
• 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.
• Crisis intervention and use of force as required, including body armor and weapons.
• Maintain facility security, conduct searches, and inspect areas for contraband.
• Provide emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents.
• Direct supervision of officers in housing units and work details.
• Prepare reports and attend required training.

Skills

Inmate supervision

Crisis intervention

Security procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department of Corrections in Florida seeks a promoted Correctional Officer Sergeant at Everglades Correctional Institution. The role focuses on supervising inmates, enforcing rules, and maintaining security. It requires completion of recruit training and prior certified officer experience with the State of Florida.

Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, incident response, and reporting abilities. The position is based in Miami, with multiple facility locations in the area and standard