CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN - 70027065

State of Florida•WEWAHITCHKA, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer Captain works at Gulf Correctional Institution in Wewahitchka, Florida. This is an internal promotional opportunity; only current Florida Department of Corrections employees will be considered. The incumbent supervises Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to security posts across established shifts, coordinates shift activities, and serves as the initial commander during emergencies. The role has regulatory responsibilities under Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. The captain coordinates staffing, leave, security coverage, staff counseling, inspections, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions. The position also oversees inmate custody and housing, searches, transports, counts, property handling, security procedures, and responses to emergencies and crises. Duties can involve physical intervention, approved use of force, searches of male or female inmates and other persons, visual inspection of body cavities, and possible exposure to body fluids. The captain attends mandatory and other training and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must 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.
Must 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.
Applicants must provide current and previous employment, training, and education information on their applicant profile; incomplete profiles will not be considered.
Must have good observational skills.

Responsibilities

Supervise Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to security posts across established shifts.
Serve as the initial commander during emergency situations and plan, organize, and coordinate shift activities.
Delegate post and other duty assignments, coordinate leave use, ensure accurate attendance and leave reports, and work with lead officers to maintain security coverage.
Counsel staff about problem areas and provide additional duties or instructions.
Supervise contraband searches and conduct daily inspections of buildings and grounds, including inspections for security and sanitation concerns.
Function as facility manager during non-administrative hours.
Observe employee performance, conduct performance evaluations, coordinate and provide subordinate training, and take or recommend disciplinary action.
Supervise and coordinate body cavity searches as authorized by the Warden and authorize non-emergency applications of use of force.
Supervise inmates according to their risk level; manage housing areas; enforce rules and sanitation standards; transport and escort inmates; conduct head counts; and maintain inmate custody and control.
Inventory inmate personal property, issue receipts, maintain inventory records, and issue and receive property and equipment.
Perform crisis intervention, including subduing violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes using approved methods.
Maintain facility security through contraband searches, inspections, and visual and audio surveillance of people, property, vehicles, buildings, and outdoor areas.
Observe inmate behavior for signs of mental or emotional disorders and use counseling techniques or referral actions in accordance with written policies or guidelines.
Provide emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters, and accidents, including CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping inmates, evacuation procedures, and securing inmates or areas.
Physically check doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences, and other areas to ensure security.
Attend mandatory and other training and perform other related duties as required.