CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70038182

State of Florida•Ocala, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer Sergeant works at Marion Correctional Institution in Ocala, Florida, and 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 listed as a minimum of $51,846.08 annually, with the final salary determined under current pay procedures. The incumbent supervises inmates and directs Correctional Officers in housing units, work details, mail checks, inmate counts, and related security operations. The role includes maintaining facility security, conducting searches and surveillance, responding to emergencies, preparing or directing preparation of reports, and attending required training.

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 basic recruit training 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.
Must be a current Florida Department of Corrections employee; the opportunity is internal and promotional only.

Responsibilities

Supervise inmates according to their level of risk; manage housing areas; enforce rules and sanitation standards.
Transport inmates using approved restraints and applicable laws, policies, and procedures; maintain custody and control during appointments and escorts.
Conduct accurate head counts and inventory inmate personal property, issuing receipts.
Perform crisis intervention, including restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending people against attack, and preventing escapes using approved force, restraints, or methods.
Wear body armor and use weapons as required.
Maintain facility security by searching inmates and other persons, checking mail and packages for contraband, monitoring behavior, conducting surveillance and inspections, and physically checking security barriers and areas.
Observe inmates 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, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, evacuation procedures, and security of inmates or areas.
Direct Correctional Officers supervising inmates in housing units, segregation, and work details inside and outside the fenced perimeter.
Direct Correctional Officers checking inmate mail for contraband and maintaining master inmate location counts.
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 required training.
Perform other related duties as required.