Senior Correctional Officer Sergeant – Leadership & Security

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

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections at Hardee Correctional Institution in Bowling Green, Florida seeks a qualified Correctional Officer Sergeant to supervise inmates, enforce rules, and uphold safety and security standards.

The position requires completion of basic recruit training, a high school diploma, and previous officer experience. Duties include crisis intervention, inmate housing management, and reports; promotion opportunities exist within the state system.

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, but not limited to, subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods.
• Required to wear body armor and use weapons.
• Maintains facility security. This includes performing searches of inmates and other persons.
• This includes the visual inspection of body cavities and possible exposure to body fluids.
• Responsible for checking inmate mail and/or packages for contraband.
• Observes inmate behavior to identify inmates exhibiting mental or emotional disorders.
• Uses counseling techniques or referral action, as outlined in written policies or guidelines.
• Conducts inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas.
• Physically checks doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences and other areas to ensure proper security.
• Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include but not limited to, CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures, provides security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.
• Directs Correctional Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures.
• Directs Correctional Officers in checking inmate mail for possible contraband, and in supervising inmates working on work details both inside and outside the fenced perimeter.
• Directs Correctional Officers in maintaining master inmate location counts and directs the entire operation of the Control Room or the Main Gate.
• Ensures that all transportation permits are completed accurately and signed by the appropriate authority.
• Directs Officers in preparing reports such as special progress, minor work, disciplinary and/or incident reports.
• Attends mandatory and other training as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida Department of Corrections at Hardee Correctional Institution in Bowling Green, Florida seeks a qualified Correctional Officer Sergeant to supervise inmates, enforce rules, and uphold safety and security standards.

The position requires completion of basic recruit training, a high school diploma, and previous officer experience. Duties include crisis intervention, inmate housing management, and reports; promotion opportunities exist within the state system.