Senior Correctional Officer — Shift Supervisor

Florida; Havana (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring a CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT (internal promotional) for Gadsden Re-Entry Center. This is an internal promotional opportunity; only current FDC employees will be considered. Salary will be determined according to current pay procedures.

The role supervises inmates, enforces rules, conducts searches, and participates in emergency response. The incumbent will direct officers, prepare reports, and ensure security and compliance with Florida

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Inmate supervision

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring a CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT (internal promotional) for Gadsden Re-Entry Center. This is an internal promotional opportunity; only current FDC employees will be considered. Salary will be determined according to current pay procedures.

The role supervises inmates, enforces rules, conducts searches, and participates in emergency response. The incumbent will direct officers, prepare reports, and ensure security and compliance with Florida