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Holmes Correctional Institution

Correctional Officer (Certified/Non-Certified)

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A Correctional Officer, Detention Officer, or Jailer supervises people being held in correctional facilities, including those awaiting trial, in detention, and inmates who are serving sentences. Maintains order and security within a jail or prison, conducts inspections and searches, enforces regulations, and supervises activities and visits.

$56,497 / year median in Florida

-3% projected decline

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Job Description

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. This is a continuous advertisement for a Correctional Officer position. This is a Statewide advertisement. No prior experience is necessary, all training is provided. Correctional Officers are responsible for the supervision, care, custody, control and physical restraint, when necessary, of Inmates in a Correctional Institution or facility. Positions available for Full Time.
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 Pass a drug test and physical examination Pass a background investigation and fingerprinting, which includes; no felony convictions; no misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement; no misdemeanor conviction of domestic violence. Must demonstrate good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation. Apply on the company website.