Correctional Officer - Certified/Non-Certified - Suwannee CI -Paid Training

Suwannee Correctional Institution Agency:

Florida Department of Corrections Job Title:

Certified & Non-Certified Correctional Officer Job Overview:

Correctional Officers are responsible for the supervision, care, custody, control and physical restraint, when necessary, of inmates in a Correctional Institution or Facility. No prior experience is necessary, all training is provided.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Supervise inmates Observe traffic in and around the compound Monitor, supervise and screen inmate visitor traffic Make periodic patrols of quarters and work areas Maintain proper security of inmates being transported Maintain knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment Maintain and demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms, restraint methods and equipment and emergency measures Maintain a record of equipment, supplies and other items Check inmate mail for possible contraband

Qualifications:

Be at least 18 years of age. No Experience is Necessary. Possess a High School Diploma or GED. Possess a Valid Driver's License. Be a U.S. Citizen. Pass a Drug Test and Physical Exam. Must not have Dishonorable Discharge from the Military. Pass a Background Investigation & 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.

Benefits:

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays: Annual Leave

• 104 hours; Sick Leave
• 104 hours, Military Leave
• 240 hours, State Paid Holidays
• 10 days Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits Family Health Coverage as low as $180 per Month.

Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization Insurance Tuition-Free college courses 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan Correctional Officers may also qualify for additional benefits: " Special Risk " Retirement benefits Criminal Justice Incentive Pay up to $1,560.00 annually ($130.00 per month) Annual uniform and shoe allowance of $325.00 Special Teams Salary Additive Bonus. Overtime opportunities available. Special Housing 10% Additive Pay Opportunity. FREE 24 Hour Fitness Center Access. Documentation you must provide at interview: Copy of High School Diploma or GED. Copy of Driver License Copy of Social Security Card Copy of DD-214 or Active Military ID Copy of Birth Certificate or Naturalization Documentation Documentation of Every legal name change since birth (Marriage, Divorce, Adoption, etc.) Only full-time employees eligible This Job Is Ideal for

Someone Who Is:

Dependable

• more reliable than spontaneous People-oriented
• enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects Adaptable/flexible
• enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction Detail-oriented
• would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture Autonomous/Independent
• enjoys working with little direction Innovative
• prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity High stress tolerance
• thrives in a high-pressure environment By applying to this job, you are expressly consenting to receive text messages from the Florida Department of Corrections.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to commute/relocate: Live Oak, FL 32060: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person