Correctional Officer Position Available In Columbia, Florida

$22.00
Per Hour
(Will discuss with applicant)
Position range in Florida $18.62 – $28.46 Per hour Correctional Officer
Columbia Correctional Instn

Occupation:

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Location:

Lake City, FL – 32025
Positions available: 1
Job #: 12471510

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

2/17/2025

Updated:

2/18/2025

Expires:

6/30/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

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Correctional Officer Statewide Requisition No:

844258

Agency:

Department of Corrections Working Title:

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE

Position Number:

70090446

Salary:

$ 22.00

Job Title:

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER – STATEWIDE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

•This is a statewide ad for multiple Correctional Officer positions You will be able to select your preferred work location in the Security Background Questionnaire. No experience is necessary, all training is provided.

Compensation:

 $22 Hourly as a Trainee, $22.66 Hourly as a Certified Correctional Officer Under the direction of Secretary, Ricky D. Dixon, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is the 3rd largest state prison system in the country. With over 150 facilities statewide and more than 22,000 staff members, it’s the State’s largest agency, with many opportunities for promotion and professional growth. Correctional Officers are responsible for the supervision, care, custody, control and physical restraint, when necessary, of inmates in a Correctional Institution or facility.

Qualifications:

Be at least 18 years of age (no maximum age restriction)
Be a United States Citizen
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Possess a valid driver’s license. The employee must have a valid driver’s license to drive their personal vehicle or a company vehicle as required by the employer to various worksite locations. Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, nor have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a felony of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. Pass a medical examination and drug test. Have good moral character as determined by a background investigation.

Benefits:

Paid Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay
Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Prescription Drug benefits.
Dental, Vision, and Other Supplemental Plans (Disability, Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization, Intensive Care)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457B)
Tuition Waiver Program
Criminal Justice Incentive Program (CJIP)
“Special Risk” Retirement Multiplier
Annual Uniform Allowance Below are the next steps to becoming a

Correctional Officer:

Step 1 – Complete the State of Florida application. (Click “Apply Now” on this page.) Step 2 – Submit an Security Background Questionnaire which authorizes the agency to complete a background check(You will be texted and emailed a link within one business day after completing above steps. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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 Tallahassee Florida Department of Corrections provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Florida Department of Corrections complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Florida Department of Corrections employs only U.S. citizens and aliens who are authorized to work in the U.S. in compliance with the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324B. Which requires that all employees present original documentation that establish identity and employment authorization within 3 business days of the date employment begins (also referred to as the hire date). DFWP Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.