Corrections Officer - Cadet Academy; Sponsorship

Position: Corrections Officer - Cadet Academy (Sponsorship) - May 2026

Correctional Academy Sponsorship

Starting Salary: $23.17 per hour

After Passing State Exam: $26.28 per hour

Position subject to close at any time

Mandatory Requirements for Acceptance into the Correctional Academy Criminal Justice Basic Ability Test (CJBAT) Requirement

For consideration, candidates are required to pass the Correctional Criminal Justice Basic Ability Test (CJBAT). For additional details about the CJBAT and study resources, please visit  Please note that the County will cover the $39 exam fee upon successful completion of the interview process.

Correctional Academy Physical Assessment Test (PAT) Requirement

Selected candidates will be sponsored to attend Valencia College’s School of Public Safety located at 8600 Valencia College Lane, Orlando, FL 32825. To qualify for the sponsorship program, you must successfully pass the Correctional Academy Physical Assessment Test (PAT). The minimum requirements for the test are as follows:

• Complete a 1.5-mile run in under 18 minutes
• Perform at least 25 sit‑ups in 1 minute
• Perform at least 15 standard push‑ups in 1 minute (no modified versions)

Additionally, candidates must attend a Valencia College Criminal Justice Institute Informational Session
, which provides an overview of the Academy and the Corrections profession.

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CORRECTIONS OFFICER CADET ACADEMY

• Must be at least 18 years old and be a United States Citizen.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by a demonstrated ability to perform the physically demanding corrections work within a potentially psychologically stressful environment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers license, (CDL license with passenger endorsement required prior to transporting inmates).
• Must be able to complete and pass testing for CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor which involves perjury or false statement, regardless of withholding of adjudication or suspended sentence.
• Must be able to pass the CJBATCO, Physical Assessment Test (PAT), extensive background check, polygraph, psychological exam and comprehensive physical exam.
• Must be able to attend and complete the Corrections Officer Academy.
• Must be able to work all shifts and overtime once becoming a Certified Corrections Officer.

Under direct supervisor of Certified Correctional Staff, the purpose of the position is to direct, supervise and monitor inmates housed in the Osceola Correctional facility in accordance with all departmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements applicable to the work. Employees in this classification perform at journey professional level, and are responsible for the custody, control and care of inmates within the detention facility and while transporting inmates to and from the facility.

Objective is to support safe, efficient and effective facility operations. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Provides highly responsible care, custody and control of criminal offenders in a detention/correctional institution; observes, interacts and supervises the activities of the inmates on assigned post to enforce order and discipline; monitors inmate housing, job and program assignments. Will observe nudity and possible lewd acts.
• Performs all work in compliance with all laws, rules and regulatory standards governing the operations of the detention/correctional facilities and programs, and the confinement, safety, health and protection of criminal offenders.
• Performs scheduled and unscheduled rounds of assigned area; performs scheduled and unscheduled inspections of the assigned area to ensure security, safety and sanitation are maintained; searches…