Correctional Officer Sergeant

Correctional Officer Sergeant -

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Working Title:

Correctional Officer Sergeant -

Facility:
Santa Rosa Correctional Institution

Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures.

• 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 Sergeant position is located at Santa Rosa Correctional Institution. The incumbent 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:
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 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 through searches of inmates, visual inspections of body cavities, checking inmate mail and packages for contraband, observing inmate behavior for mental or emotional disorders, employing counseling techniques or referral action as outlined in policies;

conducts inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, buildings and outdoor areas; physically checks doors, windows, gates, fences and other areas to ensure proper security; provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents including CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures, and security of inmates and/or areas; 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, supervising inmate work details inside and outside the fenced perimeter, maintaining master inmate location counts, directing the operation of the Control Room or Main Gate, ensuring transportation permits are completed accurately, and preparing reports such as special progress, minor work, disciplinary and/or incident reports; attends mandatory and other training as required;

performs other related duties as required.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact SSU Promotions at .

If you are experiencing technical difficulties applying online, please contact the People First Service Center at 1‑877‑562‑7287.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for career service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

Location:

Milton, FL, 32570; 32583; 32572.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211

F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.