Correctional Officer jobs in Florida

Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Correctional Officer
  • Sumter Correctional Institution
  • Lake, FL FULL_TIME
  • Requisition No: 70821764

    Agency: Department of Corrections

    Working Title: Correctional Officer - Statewide

    Salary: $48,620.00- $22/hour

    Come join the Florida Department Corrections in a rewarding career as a Correctional Officer.

    No prior experience is necessary, all training is provided.

    Compensation: Rate of pay is $1,760.00 Bi-weekly.

    Correctional Officers are responsible for the supervision, care, custody, control and physical restraint, when necessary, of inmates in a Correctional Institution or facility.

    Career opportunities for growth, development and promotion:

    • Correctional Officer
    • Correctional Officer Sergeant
    • Correctional Officer Lieutenant
    • Correctional Officer Captain
    • Correctional Officer Major
    • Correctional Officer Colonel
    • Assistant Warden
    • Warden

    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

    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
    • Annual salary additive of approximately $1,200 when employed in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, or St. Lucie counties
    • Annual salary additive of approximately $2,500 when employed in Palm Beach, Broward, Dade or Monroe counties.

    Qualifications:

    • Be at least 18 years of age (no age limit)
    • 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.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $48,620.00 /year

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent

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    Job Type: Full-time

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    Schedule:

    • Weekends required
    • Holidays required
    • Day shift
    • Night shift
    • 8 hour shift
    • 10 hour shift
    • 12 hour shift

    Benefits:

    • Health insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Retirement plan
    • Paid time off
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Parental leave

    Work Location:

    Multiple locations

    ONLY for interested candidates

    Please email the recruiter if you would like to come in for an interview for a Correctional Officer. You do not need to be certified, we put you through an academy and the cost is covered by the Department. (The academy is held here at the institution so you are able to be home every night).

    Job Types: Full-time, Contract

    Pay: $48,620.00 - $80,000.00 per year

    “By applying to this job, you are expressly consenting to receive text messages from the Florida Department of Corrections”

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: From $22.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
    • Retirement plan
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Holidays
    • Monday to Friday
    • Night shift
    • Overtime
    • Weekends as needed

    Work Location: In person

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: From $22.00 per hour

    Expected hours: 42.5 per week

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Military leave
    • Paid time off
    • Parental leave
    • Retirement plan
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Uniform allowance
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Holidays
    • Monday to Friday
    • Night shift
    • Overtime
    • Weekends as needed

    Work Location: In person

  • 8 Days Ago

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
  • Graceville Correctional Facility
  • Graceville, FL FULL_TIME
  • Pay: $23.00/hr. Schedule: Full Time, 12hrs shifts, 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am, (4 days on/3 days off)Benefit package includes:Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug, & Life Insurance401(k) with company mat...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Correctional Officer
  • Santa Rosa Correctional Institution
  • Milton, FL FULL_TIME
  • NEW STARTING SALARY $22 PER HOUR EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023. **$1000 Sign on Bonus, No Experience Required, Paid Training** "*_By applying to this job, you are expressly consenting to receive text message...
  • 29 Days Ago

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
  • Bay Correctional Facility
  • Panama, FL FULL_TIME
  • PAY: $23.00 for Non-Certified Facility Name: BAY CORRECTIONAL FACILITYStatus: Full Time, 12hrs shifts, 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am, (4 days on/3 days off)Our team members enjoy:Health, dental, vision and presc...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Correctional Officer
  • Lowell Correctional Institution - (Florida Department of Corrections)
  • Ocala, FL FULL_TIME
  • Please Complete the Official State Application by texting 'APPLY' to 32562 and following the prompts given. “By applying to this job, you are expressly consenting to receive text messages from the Flo...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Correctional Officer
  • OKALOOSA CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION LOCATED IN CRESTVIEW, FLORIDA 32539
  • Crestview, FL FULL_TIME
  • NOW HIRING!!! Okaloosa Correctional Institution Located in Crestview, FL The Florida Department of Corrections(FDC) is Florida's largest state agency and is the third largest correctional agency in th...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Correctional Officer & Correctional Officer Lateral
  • YUBA COUNTY
  • Marysville, CA
  • *LATERAL HIRING INCENTIVES · Hiring Bonus $2,500 - $10,000 (DOE) · 50 Hrs. Sick & 50 Hrs. Vacation @ Hire · Reduced Trai...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Correctional Officer
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Seatac, WA
  • Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Correctional Officer
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Ray Brook, NY
  • Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Correctional Officer
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Hazelton, WV
  • Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Correctional Officer
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • McKean, PA
  • Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Correctional Officer
  • Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • Brooklyn, NY
  • Why work for the Federal Bureau of Prisons? To protect society and positively change the lives of those in our care. You...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Corrections Officer
  • City-County Information Technology Commission
  • Wausau, WI
  • Job Posting End Date: 05-01-2024 Worker Sub-Type: Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 42 Come work at a place where innovati...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
  • Sutter County, CA
  • Yuba City, CA
  • Salary : $50,275.47 - $72,708.27 Annually Location : Yuba City, CA Job Type: Full-Time Regular Job Number: SC2024-01214 ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

Florida (/ˈflɒrɪdə/ (listen); Spanish for "land of flowers") is the southernmost contiguous state in the United States. The state is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the northwest by Alabama, to the north by Georgia, to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the south by the Straits of Florida. Florida is the 22nd-most extensive (65,755 sq mi or 170,300 km2), the 3rd-most populous (21,312,211 inhabitants), and the 8th-most densely populated (384.3/sq mi or 148.4/km2) of the U.S. states. Jacksonville is the most populous municipality in the state and the largest city by area in th...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$42,432 to $52,885

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