What are the responsibilities and job description for the Correctional Officer position at Florida Department of Corrections?
This is a continuous advertisement for a Correctional Officer position.
This is a Statewide advertisement.
No prior experience is necessary; all training is provided.
Correctional Officers are responsible for the supervision, care, custody, control, and physical restraint, when necessary, of inmates in a Correctional Institution or facility.
Under the direction of Secretary, Ricky D. Dixon, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is the 3rd largest state prison system in the country with a budget of 2.4 billion, approximately 97,000 inmates incarcerated and another 167,000 offenders on active community supervision. The DC has 151 facilities and more than 24,000 staff members statewide, making it the State’s largest agency.
Qualifications:
Be at least 18 years of age (no maximum age restriction)
Be a United States Citizen
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Pass a drug test and physical examination.
Pass a background investigation and fingerprinting, which includes no felony convictions; no misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement; no misdemeanor conviction of domestic violence.
Must demonstrate good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
Correctional Officers may also qualify for additional benefits:
"Special Risk" Retirement benefits
Criminal Justice Incentive Pay up to $1,560.00 annually ($130.00 per month)
Annual uniform and shoe allowance of $325.00
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Sanderson, FL 32087: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,560
