CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70009077

State of Florida•Avon Park, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Avon Park Correctional Institution. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. This is an internal promotional opportunity only, meaning only current FDC employees will be considered. The salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures. Applications will be accepted electronically until 11:59 pm ET on the closing date of 05/05/2026. Applicants are responsible for providing complete information on their applicant profile, including current employment, previous employment, training, and education; incomplete profiles will not be considered.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
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
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 less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years

Responsibilities

Supervises male or female inmates commensurate with the level of risk they present.
Manages inmate housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards.
Transports inmates using approved restraints and observing relevant laws, policies and procedures.
Conducts accurate head counts, maintains custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter and escorts inmates within the secured perimeter.
Inventories personal property of inmates and issues receipts.
Performs crisis intervention functions to include, but not limited to, subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods.
Maintains facility security, including performing searches of inmates and other persons, which may involve visual inspection of body cavities and possible exposure to body fluids.
Responsible for checking inmate mail and/or packages for contraband.
Observes inmate behavior to identify inmates exhibiting mental or emotional disorders and uses counseling techniques or referral action as outlined in written policies or guidelines.
Conducts inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas.
Physically checks doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences and other areas to ensure proper security.
Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include, but not limited to, CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures, and provides security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.
Directs Correctional Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures.
Directs Correctional Officers in checking inmate mail for possible contraband, and in supervising inmates working on work details both inside and outside the fenced perimeter.
Directs Correctional Officers in maintaining master inmate location counts and directs the entire operation of the Control Room or the Main Gate.
Ensures that all transportation permits are completed accurately and signed by the appropriate authority.
Directs Officers in preparing reports such as special progress, minor work, disciplinary and/or incident reports.
Attends mandatory and other training as required.
Performs other related duties as required.