CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70020644

State of Florida•CRESTVIEW, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Okaloosa Correctional Institution in Crestview, Florida. This is an internal promotional opportunity open only to current Florida Department of Corrections employees. The position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code. Salary is listed at a minimum of $51,846.08 annually and will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures. The incumbent supervises correctional officers and inmates, maintains facility security and inmate custody, and directs operations such as inmate counts, mail checks, work details, and Control Room or Main Gate functions. The role includes responding to emergencies, conducting searches and inspections, using approved restraints and force when necessary, and attending required training.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
United States citizen.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of the basic recruit training course for correctional officers.
At least 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.

Responsibilities

Supervise inmates according to their risk level; manage housing areas and enforce rules and sanitation standards.
Transport and escort inmates using approved restraints and applicable laws, policies, and procedures; conduct head counts and maintain custody and control during appointments and movements.
Inventory inmates’ personal property and issue receipts.
Perform crisis intervention, including restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending people 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 people, inspecting inmate mail and packages for contraband, monitoring inmate behavior, and conducting visual and audio surveillance of people, property, vehicles, buildings, and outdoor areas.
Physically check doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences, and other areas for security.
Use counseling techniques or referral procedures 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, apprehending escaped inmates, carrying out evacuations, and securing inmates or areas.
Direct Correctional Officers supervising inmates in housing units and inmates under administrative or punitive segregation.
Direct Correctional Officers checking inmate mail for contraband and supervising work details inside and outside the fenced perimeter.
Direct Correctional Officers maintaining master inmate location counts and direct the Control Room or Main Gate operation.
Ensure transportation permits are accurately completed and signed by the appropriate authority.
Direct officers preparing special progress, minor work, disciplinary, and incident reports.
Attend mandatory and other required training.
Perform other related duties as required.