Correctional Officer

Core Civic • LAKE CITY, FL

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About The Position

At CoreCivic, employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism, and a responsibility to better the public good. The Correctional Officer helps provide high-quality care in a secure institutional setting and contributes to the communities CoreCivic serves.

The Correctional Officer performs routine duties under established policies, regulations, and procedures to maintain order and provide for the security, care, and direct supervision of inmates/residents. Duties occur in housing units, during meals and recreation, on work assignments, and throughout other facility activities. The role may involve using weapons or force to maintain discipline and order. Officers may be assigned to a variety of posts, including armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, and visitation, and must be available to work any hours or shift.

Pay is $23.11 per hour. A sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is offered for current FDLE-certified hires made from August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. CoreCivic recognizes military service as qualifying for positions requiring criminal justice experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent required.
• Must be certified in Corrections through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and in good standing, or meet FDLE eligibility guidelines and become a Certified Correctional Officer under the process defined by subsection 11B-27.002 F.A.C.
• After hiring, must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must demonstrate the ability to complete required training.
• Must be available to work any hours and any shift.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Maintain order and security of inmates/residents in a correctional facility.
• Provide for the security, care, and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, during meals and recreation, on work assignments, and during other facility activities.
• Perform routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures.
• May employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.
• Work assigned posts, which may include armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, and visitation.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 for current FDLE-certified hires made from August 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED