Senior Correctional Officer & Shift Supervisor

Florida; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Jefferson Correctional Institution in Monticello, Florida. This internal, promotional vacancy requires prior Florida state correctional experience and basic recruit training completion.

The role involves supervising inmates, managing housing areas, enforcing rules, ensuring security, and performing crisis intervention. Written directives and reports are required, with mandatory training and emergency response duties.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• 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 and housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards.
• Transports inmates using approved restraints and conducts head counts.
• Performs crisis intervention and uses force when needed.
• Maintains facility security, including searches and surveillance.
• Provides emergency assistance and directs correctional officers in supervision and reporting.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Jefferson Correctional Institution in Monticello, Florida. This internal, promotional vacancy requires prior Florida state correctional experience and basic recruit training completion.

The role involves supervising inmates, managing housing areas, enforcing rules, ensuring security, and performing crisis intervention. Written directives and reports are required, with mandatory training and emergency response duties.