CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70000977

State of Florida•RAIFORD, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring a Correctional Officer Sergeant at Florida State Prison Correctional Institution in Raiford, Florida (Bradford County). This is an internal promotional opportunity; only current FDC employees will be considered. The incumbent has regulatory responsibilities under Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. The position supervises inmates and directs correctional officers in facility operations, security, inmate counts, mail checks, work details, transportation documentation, and report preparation. The role also includes security, crisis intervention, emergency response, and required training. Salary is determined in accordance with current pay procedures, with a listed minimum annual salary of $51,846.08.

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 FDC employee to be considered for this internal promotional opportunity.
Must wear body armor and use weapons as required.

Responsibilities

Supervise inmates according to their level of risk; 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 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 persons against attack, and preventing escapes using approved force, restraints, or other methods.
Maintain facility security by searching inmates and other persons, checking inmate mail and packages for contraband, observing inmate behavior, and conducting surveillance and security inspections.
Use counseling techniques or referral actions for inmates exhibiting mental or emotional disorders, according to 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 in 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.