CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT - 70015809

State of Florida•Indiantown, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer Lieutenant position is at Martin Correctional Institution in Indiantown, Florida (Martin County). 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 on established shifts, serves as the initial commander during emergency situations, and acts as facility manager during non-administrative hours. The position has regulatory responsibilities under Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. The position requires completing the basic recruit training course for correctional officers and having one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida. Applicants must meet the stated age, citizenship, education, and disciplinary and performance-history criteria. Applications must be submitted electronically through the People First system; incomplete applicant profiles will not be considered. Salary is $59,623.72 minimum annually, subject to current pay procedures.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be a United States citizen.
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 a performance evaluation rating below 3.00 within the past three fiscal years.
Must be a current Florida Department of Corrections employee to be considered for this internal promotional opportunity.
Must submit an application electronically through People First and provide complete current and previous employment, training, and education information in the applicant profile.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and coordinate shift activities for Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants; delegate posts and duties, coordinate leave, ensure accurate attendance and leave reports, and maintain security coverage.
Counsel staff, provide instructions and additional duties, and take or recommend disciplinary action as authorized.
Supervise contraband searches and inspect buildings, grounds, and the physical plant for security concerns and sanitation standards.
Observe officers’ performance, conduct performance evaluations, coordinate training programs, and provide ongoing training in security procedures.
Supervise and coordinate authorized body cavity searches and authorize non-emergency use-of-force applications as permitted by DC Rule 33-3.0065(3).
Supervise inmates according to their level of risk; manage housing areas and enforce rules and sanitation standards.
Transport and escort inmates using approved restraints and applicable laws, policies, and procedures; conduct head counts and maintain custody and control of inmates inside and outside the secured perimeter.
Perform crisis intervention, including restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending people against attack, and preventing escapes using approved force, restraints, or other 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; check doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences, and other areas for security.
Attend mandatory and other training.
Perform other related duties as required.