Minimum Qualifications:

Be at least 18 years of age. Must possess a valid driver's license. Be a citizen of the United States by birth or naturalization. Be a high school graduate or its "equivalent". Be able to pass a medical examination (physical & drug test). Be able to pass a background investigation with no felony convictions or withheld adjudications, or misdemeanors involving perjury, false statement, or domestic violence. Must not have dishonorable characterization of military service. Examples of Essential Functions of a

Correctional Officer:

Read, comprehend, interpret and abide by policies, post orders, standard operating procedures, etc. Work rotating or fixed shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime possibly without notice as required. Successfully complete all training requirements. Have good observation skills. Effectively communicate with inmates, staff and the general public. Maintain physical and mental alertness and handle the stress that occurs under normal or unusual circumstances in this position. Prepare accurate and concise reports, forms, investigations and logs in accordance with departmental procedures. Issue, inventory, inspect and receive various types of equipment. Conduct accurate head counts of inmates. Recognize behavioral characteristics of offenders. Escort inmates within the secured perimeter. Respond promptly to emergency situations when called upon. Maintain a professional demeanor and emotional self-control while responding to or addressing situations. Perform visual and manual searches of male or female inmates. Transport inmates outside or inside the secured perimeter by driving department approved vehicles in a safe and secure manner. Deal with emergencies, life threatening or traumatic incidents in a rational and objective manner. Defend oneself or another against attack by violent persons, utilizing agency approved self-defense techniques and devices. Physically restrain or use mechanical restraints on inmates when necessary. Perform thorough visual and manual searches of persons, vehicles, mail, objects and places capable of concealing contraband. Perform designated functions during emergencies, disasters and at accident scenes.

Starting Pay:

$22 per hour

Overtime Pay:

Time and a Half Limited Time Bonus Opportunity at Institutions with 10% or

Higher Vacancy:

$1,000 Hiring Bonus $5,000

Retention Bonus Benefits:

Insurance:

Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Special Risk Retirement through Florida Retirement System Paid Annual Leave & Sick Leave 9 Paid Holidays & 1 Personal Holiday Criminal Justice Incentive Pay (up to $130.00/month) Tuition Reimbursement (6 credit hours/semester) Annual Uniform & Shoe Allowance ($325.00) Promotion Opportunities available once Certified For more information, contact Florida State Prison Recruitment at 904-368-8834 By applying to this job, you are expressly consenting to receive text messages from the Florida Department of Corrections.

Pay:

From $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 42.5 per week

Benefits:

Credit union membership Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Military leave Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Application question: What is the highest level of education you have completed? (required) Application question: Do you have a valid driver's license? (required) Application question: Will you be able to reliable commute to Raiford, Fl 32083, for this job? (required)

Work Location:

In person