CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70038208

State of Florida•BRISTOL, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Liberty Correctional Institution in Bristol, Florida. This is an internal promotional opportunity open only to current Florida Department of Corrections employees. The incumbent has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. Salary is listed at a minimum of $51,846.08 annually and will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures. The position supervises and maintains custody and control of inmates, ensures facility security, and directs Correctional Officers in inmate supervision and related operations. It also involves responding to emergencies, attending required training, and performing other related duties.

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 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.
Applicants must be current Florida Department of Corrections employees.
Applicants must provide current and previous employment, training, and education information in their applicant profile; incomplete profiles will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Supervise inmates according to the level of risk they present; manage housing areas and enforce rules and sanitation standards.
Transport inmates using approved restraints and applicable laws, policies, and procedures; conduct head counts; maintain custody and control during appointments outside the secured perimeter; and escort inmates within the perimeter.
Inventory inmates’ personal property and issue receipts.
Perform crisis intervention, including restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending people against attack, and preventing escapes using approved force, restraints, or other methods.
Wear body armor and use weapons as required.
Maintain facility security by searching inmates and other persons, inspecting inmate mail and packages for contraband, conducting surveillance and inspections, and physically checking security barriers and areas.
Observe inmate behavior for signs of mental or emotional disorders and use counseling techniques or referrals in accordance with written policies or guidelines.
Provide emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters, and accidents, including CPR, first aid, apprehending escaping or escaped inmates, implementing evacuations, and securing inmates or areas.
Direct Correctional Officers supervising inmates in housing units and segregation, checking mail for contraband, and supervising work details inside and outside the fenced perimeter.
Direct Correctional Officers in maintaining master inmate location counts and direct the Control Room or Main Gate operation.
Ensure transportation permits are completed accurately and signed by the appropriate authority.
Direct Officers in preparing special progress, minor work, disciplinary, and incident reports.
Attend mandatory and other required training.
Perform other related duties as required.