CORRECTIONAL OFFICER Position Available In Wakulla, Florida

$22.00
Per Hour
DOE (Depends on Experience)
Position range in Tallahassee, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area $22.00 – $31.24 Per hour

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

Florida Department of Corrections

Occupation:

Correctional Officers and Jailers

Location:

Crawfordville, FL – 32327
Positions available: 20
Job #: 12464574

Source:

Employ Florida

Posted:

1/6/2025

Updated:

1/6/2025

Expires:

6/30/2025

Web Site:

Employ Florida
Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Other, see job description Shift

Agency Job ID:

70090446 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window.
Veteran Friendly Work Onsite
Full Time Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent Age
18 and up DL
Required Schedule
Full Time Job Type
Regular Duration
Permanent Employment
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Correctional Officers are responsible for the supervision, care, custody, control, and physical restraint, when necessary, of inmates in a Correctional Institution or facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum age is 18 years of age due to hours of work (no maximum age restriction)
Be a United States Citizen
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Possess a valid driver’s license
Not have been convicted of any felony or of 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 or 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 a good moral character as determined by a background investigation. No experience necessary; all training is provided.

Benefits:

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits
Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance
Tuition-Free college courses
457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
Tuition Waiver Program
Criminal Justice Incentivized Pay Program
“Special Risk” retirement multiplier
Annual uniform and shoe allowance 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Help for Employer Information. Opens a new window.