Senior Correctional Officer & Unit Supervisor

State of Florida; Cross City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Cross City Correctional Institution to supervise inmates and enforce security procedures. This role requires completing the basic recruit course and having one year of certified officer experience with the State of Florida.

The position is located at Cross City, with duties including head counts, transport of inmates, incident reporting, and emergency response. Eligibility depends on U.S.

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 risk level; manages housing areas; enforces rules and sanitation standards.
• Transports inmates using restraints and follows laws and procedures.
• Performs head counts, maintains custody outside secured perimeter, escorts inmates.
• Uses force appropriately; wears body armor and uses weapons when required.
• Maintains facility security; conducts searches; checks inmate mail for contraband; observes behavior for mental health issues.
• Directs corrections officers in supervision and reporting; ensures transportation permits; prepares progress and incident reports.
• Attends mandatory training and other duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

1 year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida

Job description

State of Florida, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Cross City Correctional Institution to supervise inmates and enforce security procedures. This role requires completing the basic recruit course and having one year of certified officer experience with the State of Florida.

The position is located at Cross City, with duties including head counts, transport of inmates, incident reporting, and emergency response. Eligibility depends on U.S.