Correctional Officer Sergeant

This Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Calhoun Correctional Institution. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. Duties include supervising inmates, managing inmate housing areas, enforcing rules and sanitation standards, transporting inmates, and conducting accurate head counts.

What You Will Do

The incumbent will perform crisis intervention functions, including subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes. They will also maintain facility security, perform searches of inmates and other persons, and check inmate mail and/or packages for contraband.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida, a High School Diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high level of risk. They will also be able to provide emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters, and accidents.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
• Facility: Calhoun Correctional Institution
• Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures
• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace
• All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act
• VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.