Correctional Officer - $1,000 Sign on Incentive

Overview

***** THIS POSTING IS FOR CERTIFIED CORRECTIONAL OFFICER IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA*****

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

The Orange County Corrections Department (OCCD) operates the four largest jail system in the State of Florida with more than 1,500 employees including over 1,000 certified corrections officers. It serves and protects the citizens of Orange County by providing for the care, custody, and control of legally incarcerated inmates in a safe and secure environment, and provides services for those individuals supervised in community programs.

The Security Support and Security Operations Divisions are responsible for the safety and security of all personnel, volunteers and visitors, as well as inmates in the custody of OCCD. These divisions are comprised primarily of certified personnel who work in partnership with health professionals, civilians, as well as local law enforcement and other divisions. Correctional Officers are assigned to “A” and “B” squads here at OCCD. The squads cover various shifts, which staff the 24-hour operation. Within these squads, an officer is assigned to a specific post. Within the Security Support and Security Operations Divisions are specialty units and teams for officers who qualify.

Job Description

General Functions

To ensure the health, safety and secure confinement of inmates in the County correctional facilities. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Corrections Corporal or Sergeant.

Representative Duties/Assignments

This position is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and secure confinement of inmates in the County correctional facilities.

• Supervises inmates to prevent altercations, intimidation undesirable or illegal acts, intercedes when necessary, and to ensure the safety of the facility, other Correctional staff and the inmates.
• Maintains accurate count and current location of all inmates or Youthful Offenders assigned.
• Completes and maintains required records, logs and reports.
• Performs cell and body searches as required.
• Ensures safe, secure and orderly movement of inmates throughout the facility.
• Performs security and safety checks and adheres to facility security procedures.
• Ensures, to the limit of authority possible, that inmate rights are observed-and that they are treated according to policy.
• Supervises inmate or Youthful Offender work crews.
• Acquires knowledge of all emergency plans and procedures and maintains emergency equipment.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be at least 19 years of age and a United States citizen.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Must possess Florida certification as a correctional officer according to Florida Statute 943.13.
• Applicants who obtained their certification after 7/l/93 must also provide results of Florida Officer Certification examination indicating achievement of mastery level.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Shift may vary depending on area of assignment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
  
  
  

Application Deadline

Open Date: 01/08/2025

Close Date: 07/08/2025

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 552 - From $23.44 to $34.15

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on County Policy or bargaining unit contract

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.
  
  
  

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

Orange County Human Resources Administration Office

Internal Operation Centre I (IOC - 1)

420 South Street, Orlando, FL, 32801

Notes

• In addition, Orange County Corrections uses the following Hiring Standards in accordance with FDLE regulations and they include, but are not limited to:
• Not have pled guilty or nolo contendere after July 1, 1981, to any felony or of a misdemeanor that involves perjury or a false statement, whether or not adjudication was withheld or sentence suspended.
• Not have committed a felony crime within three years of the date of application.
• Not have been convicted, accepted a plea bargain, or entered a pre-trial diversion program of any offense which can be considered domestic violence.
• Not have been using or possessing any controlled substance within the last three (3) years prior to application and continuing to employment.
• Not have been involved in any illegal sale or trafficking of a controlled substance to others whether for profit or not.
• Not have been discharged from a job within the last year.
• Not have received a Written Reprimand or greater within six (6) months from date of application.
• Not have five (5) convictions singly or in combination for any traffic violations, except parking tickets, covered under any State or Federal law, or any valid ordinance of a municipality or county
• All applicants selected for hire must successfully completion of the Orange County Corrections Department background screening process. The screening process consists of a background check, fingerprints, polygraph, psychological, physical/drug screening, and the final decision of the Hiring Authority.
  
  
  

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed online application. To successfully participate in this process, please enter all periods of employment, including your current position, duties, hours worked and educational background. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position. Management reserves the right to create an eligibility pool that may be used to fill future Certified Correctional Officer vacancies for up to twelve (12) months from the end of the process Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered for the position.

Notes

Please note that Orange County Corrections Administrative Order HR.206 states, in part, that:

Employees hired after October 1, 2022, are prohibited from having tattoos, brands, or body ornamentation above the collar bone or below the wrist line. The only exception is the ring finger may have a tattoo symbolizing marriage, nothing greater than ½ inch.

Employees hired after September 1, 2015, will not use gold, silver or other caps or veneers for the purpose of dental ornamentation unless deemed medically necessary and prescribed by a licensed dentist. Teeth, whether natural, capped or veneer, will not be ornamented with designs, jewels or initials.

Regardless of hire date employees will be prohibited from unnatural shaping teeth for non-medical reasons (e.g. fangs) or wearing removable dental ornamentation (e.g. grills)

All applicants will be required to participate in the Physical Abilities Test (PAT).

The Physical Abilities Test (PAT) consists of a series of physical activities designed to evaluate fitness to perform specific job-related tasks. The battery of job-related field tests is intended to be completed in the fastest possible time and will require effort on the part of the applicant. The test is designed to measure balance, muscular endurance, strength, flexibility, aerobic and anaerobic power and capacity, and fine motor skills.

The PAT minimum fitness standards that candidates are required to successfully perform are:

• Two 220-yard run
• Jump over obstacles 12-24 inches tall
• Climb over a wall 40-inches tall
• Navigate a 50-foot serpentine run followed by a low crawl through a 27-inch high, 8-foot-long area
• 10-stair descent using 7-inch high and 11-inch-wide steps
• After the stair descent, the applicant must complete the course in reverse order