CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70020695

State of Florida•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring a Correctional Officer Sergeant at the South Florida Reception Center in Doral, Florida. This is an internal promotional opportunity open only to current FDC employees. The role has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. Salary is determined in accordance with current pay procedures; the stated minimum annual salary is $51,846.08. The sergeant supervises inmates according to their assessed risk, maintains custody and facility security, and directs correctional officers in inmate supervision and related operations. Duties include inmate transport, searches and surveillance, crisis intervention, emergency response, maintaining counts and records, and directing control-room or main-gate operations. The position requires wearing body armor and using weapons, and may involve exposure to body fluids during searches. Mandatory and other training is required.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must 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.
Must be a current Florida Department of Corrections employee; this is an internal promotional opportunity only.

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; maintain custody and control during appointments outside the secured perimeter and escort inmates within it.
Conduct accurate head counts, inventory inmates’ personal property, and issue receipts.
Perform crisis intervention, including 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, monitoring behavior, conducting surveillance and inspections, and physically checking security features.
Use counseling techniques or make referrals for inmates exhibiting mental or emotional disorders, as provided by written policies or guidelines.
Provide emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters, and accidents, including CPR, first aid, apprehending escaping inmates, carrying out evacuations, and securing inmates or areas.
Direct Correctional Officers supervising inmates in housing units, segregation, work details, and mail checks.
Direct Correctional Officers in maintaining master inmate location counts and direct the entire 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.