Senior Correctional Officer Sergeant: Leadership & Security

Florida; Lake City (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Florida's Columbia Correctional Institution in Lake City, FL is seeking a Correctional Officer Sergeant to supervise inmates, maintain security, and ensure safety within the facility. This internal promotional opportunity requires current Florida Department of Corrections employees and follows state pay procedures.

Responsibilities include managing housing areas, enforcing rules, conducting searches, transporting inmates, and responding to emergencies with appropriate force and

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Completed basic recruit training for correctional officers and one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida.
• Must not have a suspension within the past 12 months.
• Must not have an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months.
• Must not have less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years.

Responsibilities

• Supervises inmates and manages housing areas.
• Enforces rules and sanitation standards.
• Transports inmates using restraints and observing laws and procedures.
• Conducts head counts and maintains custody outside the secured perimeter and escorts inside.
• Inventories inmate personal property and issues receipts.
• Performs crisis intervention and may use force as needed.
• Maintains facility security including searches and surveillance.
• Provides emergency assistance during emergencies and evacuations.
• Directs officers in supervising inmates and maintaining counts.
• Attends mandatory training and performs other duties as required.

Job description

The State of Florida's Columbia Correctional Institution in Lake City, FL is seeking a Correctional Officer Sergeant to supervise inmates, maintain security, and ensure safety within the facility. This internal promotional opportunity requires current Florida Department of Corrections employees and follows state pay procedures.

Responsibilities include managing housing areas, enforcing rules, conducting searches, transporting inmates, and responding to emergencies with appropriate force and