CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70001030

State of Florida•RAIFORD, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer Sergeant works at Florida State Prison Correctional Institution in Raiford, Florida, and supervises correctional officers and inmates. This is an internal promotional opportunity open only to current Florida Department of Corrections employees. The position has regulatory responsibilities under Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. Salary is determined under current pay procedures, with a stated minimum of $51,846.08 annually. The incumbent supervises inmates according to their level of risk, manages housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards, maintains custody and security, and performs searches, surveillance, transportation, counts, and emergency response. The sergeant directs officers in inmate supervision and facility operations, including control room or main gate operations, mail checks, work details, location counts, permits, and reports. Attendance at mandatory and other required training is expected.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be a United States citizen.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have completed the basic recruit training course for correctional officers.
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 three fiscal years.
Applicants must be current Florida Department of Corrections employees; this is an internal promotional opportunity.

Responsibilities

Supervise male or female inmates according to the level of risk they present.
Manage inmate housing areas and enforce rules and sanitation standards.
Transport inmates using approved restraints and applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
Conduct accurate head counts, maintain custody and control of inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter, and escort inmates within the perimeter.
Inventory inmates’ personal property and issue receipts.
Perform crisis intervention, including subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons 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, checking mail and packages for contraband, observing inmate behavior, and conducting inspections and visual and audio surveillance.
Physically check doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences, and other areas to ensure security.
Provide emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters, and accidents, including CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, evacuation procedures, and security of inmates or areas.
Direct Correctional Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures.
Direct Correctional Officers in checking inmate mail and supervising work details inside and outside the fenced perimeter.
Direct Correctional Officers in maintaining master inmate location counts and direct the operation of the Control Room or Main Gate.
Ensure transportation permits are accurately completed and signed by the appropriate authority.
Direct officers in preparing special progress, minor work, disciplinary, and incident reports.
Attend mandatory and other training as required.
Perform other related duties as required.