CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70027146 1

Correctional Officer Sergeant - 70027146 1

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer Sergeant for an internal promotional opportunity at Gulf Correctional Institution in Wewahitchka, Florida (Gulf County). This position requires current FDC employees only and must be applied for using the People First system. Applications will be accepted electronically until 11 : 59 pm ET on the closing date. Incomplete profiles will not be considered.

Minimum qualifications include being at least 18 years of age, a citizen of the United States, possessing a High School Diploma or equivalent, and having completed the basic recruit training course for correctional officers with one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida. Additional requirements include no suspension within the past 12 months, no involuntary demotion within the past 24 months, and a minimum 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past three fiscal years.

Specific duties include supervising inmates, managing inmate housing, enforcing rules and sanitation standards, transporting inmates, conducting accurate head counts, maintaining custody and control over inmates, performing crisis intervention functions, maintaining facility security, providing emergency assistance, directing correctional officers, attending mandatory training, and performing other related duties as required.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact SSU Promotions at (850) 717-3216. If you are experiencing technical difficulties applying online, please contact the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

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 must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). 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. 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. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.