Correctional Officer Lieutenant

Requisition No: 867539

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Working Title:

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $59,623.72 (Minimum Annually)

Posting Closing Date: 01/08/2026

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Facility:
Santa Rosa 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 Lieutenant vacancy located at:

Santa Rosa Correctional Institution

Milton, Florida (Santa Rosa 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 Lieutenant position is located at Santa Rosa 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 position has responsibility for supervising Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to any security post on any of the established shifts.

This position serves as the initial commander during emergency situations. Functions as facility manager during non-administrative hours.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of all Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to a shift. Delegates post assignments, specific duty assignments, coordinates leave use and ensures accurate completion of attendance and leave reports. Works with employees to ensure proper security coverage. Conducts periodic individual counseling with staff to outline problem areas and to give additional duties or instructions.

May take or recommend non-appealable disciplinary action or recommend appealable disciplinary action to higher level management.

Supervises searches for contraband and makes daily inspections of buildings and grounds. Inspects physical plant for security concerns and to maintain proper sanitation standards. Circulates throughout institution observing officers’ performance. Conducts performance evaluations. Schedules and/or coordinates training programs for subordinates. Conducts continuous training of subordinate staff in security procedures.

Supervises and coordinates body cavity searches as authorized by the Warden, Assistant Warden or Chief Correctional Officer. Authorizes non-emergency applications of use of force per DC Rule 33-3.0065(3).

Supervises inmates at 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.

Performs crisis intervention functions to include, but not limited to restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods. Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include, but not limited to, CPR, first aid, implementation of evacuation procedures, security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.

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.

Attends mandatory and other training.

Performs other related duties as required.

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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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