CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN - 70033201 1

State of Florida • Florida City, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer Captain position is located at Dade Correctional Institution in Florida City, Florida. This is an internal promotional opportunity for current Florida Department of Corrections employees. The incumbent supervises Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to security posts across established shifts, plans and coordinates shift activities, and serves as the initial commander during emergency situations. The position has regulatory responsibilities under Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code.

The role includes managing staff and inmate security, facility operations, training, inspections, searches, emergency response, and related administrative duties. The position may involve searches of male or female inmates and other persons, including visual body-cavity inspections and possible exposure to body fluids. The officer must attend mandatory and other training and perform 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 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.
• Applicants must be current Florida Department of Corrections employees; this is an internal promotional opportunity only.
• Applicants must apply electronically through the People First system and provide complete current and previous employment, training, and education information in their applicant profile.

Nice To Haves

• Probationary Lieutenants and permanent Sergeants are encouraged to apply and may be considered.

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 posts and duties, coordinate leave use, ensure accurate attendance and leave reports, and work with lead officers to maintain security coverage.
• Counsel staff, identify problem areas, provide instructions, and assign additional duties.
• Supervise contraband searches and conduct daily inspections of buildings, grounds, and the physical plant 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 level of risk; manage housing areas; enforce rules and sanitation standards; and maintain custody and control.
• Transport inmates using approved restraints and applicable laws, policies, and procedures; conduct head counts; maintain custody during appointments outside the secured perimeter; and escort inmates within it.
• Inventory inmates' personal property and issue receipts.
• Perform crisis intervention, including subduing violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes using approved force, restraints, or other methods.
• Maintain facility security, including conducting searches that may involve visual inspection of body cavities and possible exposure to body fluids.
• Observe inmate behavior for signs of mental or emotional disorders and use counseling or referral actions consistent with written policies and guidelines.
• Provide emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters, and accidents, including CPR, first aid, apprehending escaping inmates, evacuations, and securing inmates or areas.
• Conduct inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, buildings, and outdoor areas; physically check doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences, and other areas.
• Maintain inventory records and issue and receive property and equipment.
• Attend mandatory and other training and perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED