Correctional Officer Sergeant

Position: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70020288
Location: Bristol

Requisition No: 876816

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Working Title:

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT
- Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $51,846.08 (Minimum Annually)

Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Facility:
Liberty Correctional Institution

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

Re-employed Correctional Officers in probationary status are encouraged to apply and may be considered for this advertisement. Probationary Correctional Officers who have been out the academy for at least six (6) months may also be considered.

Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures.

Correctional Officer Sergeant vacancy located at:

Liberty Correctional Institution

Bristol, Florida (Liberty 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* 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.

SPECIFIC

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Liberty 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.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Supervises male or female inmates commensurate with the level of risk they present. Manages inmate housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards. Transports inmates using approved restraints and observing relevant laws, policies and procedures. Conducts accurate head counts, maintains custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter and escorts inmates within the secured perimeter. Inventories personal property of inmates and issues receipts.

Performs crisis intervention functions to include, but not limited to, subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods. Required to wear body armor and use weapons.

Maintains facility security. This includes performing searches of inmates and other persons. This includes the visual inspection of body cavities and possible exposure to body fluids. Responsible for checking inmate mail and/or packages for contraband. Observes inmate behavior to identify inmates exhibiting mental or emotional disorders. Uses counseling techniques or referral action, as outlined in written policies or guidelines. Conducts inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas.

Physically checks doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences and other areas to ensure proper security.

Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include but not limited to, CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures, provides security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.

Directs Correctional Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures. Directs Correctional Officers in checking inmate mail for possible contraband, and in supervising inmates working on…