CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT - 70042654

State of Florida•Live Oak, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer Lieutenant position is at Suwannee Correctional Institution in Live Oak, Florida. This is an internal promotional opportunity open only to current Florida Department of Corrections employees. The lieutenant supervises Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to security posts on any established shift, serves as the initial commander during emergencies, and functions as facility manager during non-administrative hours. The position has regulatory responsibilities under Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. The role includes coordinating shift operations, staff assignments, leave and attendance reporting, staff counseling and discipline, searches and inspections, subordinate training, inmate supervision and custody, authorized searches and use of force, crisis intervention, emergency response, and ongoing facility security checks. The minimum annual salary is $59,623.72; salary is determined in accordance with current pay procedures.

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 a performance evaluation rating below 3.00 within the past three fiscal years.
Only current Florida Department of Corrections employees will be considered.
Applicants must apply through the People First system and provide current and previous employment, training, and education information in their applicant profile; incomplete profiles will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and coordinate the activities of Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to a shift.
Delegate post and specific duty assignments, coordinate leave use, ensure accurate attendance and leave reports, and maintain proper security coverage.
Counsel staff, assign additional duties or instructions, and take or recommend disciplinary action.
Supervise contraband searches and conduct daily inspections of buildings and grounds, including inspections for security concerns and sanitation standards.
Observe officers’ performance, conduct performance evaluations, coordinate training programs, and continuously train subordinate staff in security procedures.
Supervise and coordinate body cavity searches as authorized by the Warden, Assistant Warden, or Chief Correctional Officer.
Authorize non-emergency use-of-force applications in accordance with DC Rule 33-3.0065(3).
Supervise inmates according to their risk level; manage housing areas; enforce rules and sanitation standards; transport and escort inmates; conduct head counts; and maintain custody and control.
Perform crisis intervention, including restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes using approved methods.
Provide emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters, and accidents, including CPR, first aid, evacuation procedures, and securing inmates or areas.
Conduct inspections and visual and audio surveillance of people, property, vehicles, buildings, and outdoor 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.