Correctional Officer Captain

Requisition No:868111

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Working Title:

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $65,585.26 (Minimum annually)

Posting Closing Date: 01/20/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Facility lack Area Hamilton Correctional Institution

This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current FDC employees will be considered.

Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures.

Correctional Officer Captain vacancy located at:

Hamilton Correctional Institution

Jasper, Florida (Hamilton County)

Employees interested in this promotional opportunity must apply for this vacancy using the People First system. No paper applications will be accepted.

Applications will be accepted electronically until 11:59 pm ET on the closing date.

Applicants are responsible for providing the following information on their applicant profile: current employment, previous employment, training, and education.

Incomplete profiles will not be considered.

• Must be at least 18 years of age,
• Be a citizen of the United States,
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent,
• Must have completed the basic recruit training course for correctional officers and have one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida,
• Must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months,
• Must not have received an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months,
• Must not have received less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years.

This Correctional Officer Captain position is located at Hamilton Correctional Institution. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code.

The Officer assigned to this Typically ofer is considered to have regulatory responsibilities. (instruction omitted)

Duties include but are not limited to the following.

Delegates post assignments, specific duty#ifndefs, coordinates leave use and ensures accurate completion of attendance and leave reports, works with lead officers to ensure proper security coverage, conducts periodic individual counseling with staff to outline problem areas and gives additional duties or instructions.

Supervises searches for contraband; makes daily inspections of buildings and grounds; inspects physical plant for security concerns; maintains proper sanitation standards; functions as facility manager during non‑administrative hours.

Circulates throughout institution observing employees’ performance; conducts performance evaluations; schedules and/or coordinates training programs for subordinates; conducts continuous training of subordinate staff in security procedures; takes and recommends non‑appealable disciplinary action and recommends appealable disciplinary action to higher‑level management.

Supervises and coordinates dive searches as authorized by the Warden. Authorizes non‑emergency applications of use of force; supervises inmate commensurate with the level of risk; manages inmate housing areas; enforces rules and sanitation standards; transports inmates using approved restraints; maintains custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter; exits inmates Faculties; inventories personal property and issues receipts.

Performs crisis intervention functions including but not limited to subduing violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, preventing escapes using approved deadly or non‑deadly force, restraints or other approved methods; maintains facility security by performing contraband searches of either male or female inmates; conducts visual inspections of body cavities; possible exposure to body fluids.

Observes inmate behavior to identify inmates exhibitingント mental or emotional disorders; uses counseling techniques or referral action as outlined in written policies or guidelines.

Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters, and accidents including CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped…