CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70035888 1

State of Florida•Florida City, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Dade Correctional Institution in Florida City, Florida (Miami-Dade County). This is an internal promotional opportunity; only current Florida Department of Corrections employees will be considered. Re-employed Correctional Officers in probationary status are encouraged to apply, and probationary officers who have been out of the academy for at least six months may also be considered. The position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. The minimum annual salary is $51,846.08; salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures. The incumbent supervises and maintains custody and control of inmates, ensures facility security, performs crisis intervention and emergency duties, and directs Correctional Officers in their work. Applicants must submit an electronic application through the People First system and provide complete employment, training, and education information in their applicant profile.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
Be a citizen of the United States.
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 a performance evaluation rating below 3.00 within the past three fiscal years.
Applicants must be current Florida Department of Corrections employees; complete applications must be submitted electronically through People First.

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 head counts; maintain custody and control during appointments outside the secured perimeter; and escort inmates within the secured perimeter.
Inventory inmates’ personal property and issue receipts.
Perform crisis intervention, including subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending people against attacks, 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, and conducting inspections and visual and audio surveillance of people, property, vehicles, buildings, and outdoor areas.
Physically check doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences, and other areas to ensure security.
Observe inmate behavior for signs of mental or emotional disorders and use counseling techniques or refer inmates as directed by 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 and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures.
Direct Correctional Officers checking inmate mail for contraband and supervising inmates on 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 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.