Correctional Officer

Correctional Officer - $1,000 Sign on Incentive

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction.

Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

The Orange County Corrections Department (OCCD) operates the four largest jail system in the State of Florida with more than 1,500 employees including over 1,000 certified corrections officers. It serves and protects the citizens of Orange County by providing for the care, custody, and control of legally incarcerated inmates in a safe and secure environment, and provides services for those individuals supervised in community programs.

The Security Support and Security Operations Divisions are responsible for the safety and security of all personnel, volunteers and visitors, as well as inmates in the custody of OCCD. These divisions are comprised primarily of certified personnel who work in partnership with health professionals, civilians, as well as local law enforcement and other divisions. Correctional Officers are assigned to A and B squads here  squads cover various shifts, which staff the 24-hour operation.

Within these squads, an officer is assigned to a specific post. Within the Security Support and Security Operations Divisions are specialty units and teams for officers who qualify.

General Functions

To ensure the health, safety and secure confinement of inmates in the County correctional facilities. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a Corrections Corporal or Sergeant.

• This position is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and secure confinement of inmates in the County correctional facilities.
• Supervises inmates to prevent altercations, intimidation, undesirable or illegal acts, intercedes when necessary, and to ensure the safety of the facility, other Correctional staff and the inmates.
• Maintains accurate count and current location of all inmates or Youthful Offenders assigned.
• Completes and maintains required records, logs and reports.
• Performs cell and body searches as required.
• Ensures safe, secure and orderly movement of inmates throughout the facility.
• Performs security and safety checks and adheres to facility security procedures.
• Ensures, to the limit of authority possible, that inmate rights are observed and that they are treated according to policy.
• Supervises inmate or Youthful Offender work crews.
• Acquires knowledge of all emergency plans and procedures and maintains emergency equipment.

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must be at least 19 years of age and a United States citizen.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Must possess Florida certification as a correctional officer according to Florida Statute 943.13.
• Applicants who obtained their certification after 7/1/93 must also provide results of Florida Officer Certification examination indicating achievement of mastery level.
• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends and holidays. Shift may vary depending on area of assignment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

• Open Date: 10/19/2025
• Close Date: 03/19/2026
• This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

• Pay Grade: 552 - From $28.25 to $39.58
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Placement based on County Policy or bargaining unit contract
• Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

• 10 paid holidays and up to 1 floating holiday annually
• 18 days paid time off per year
• Longevity bonus based on years of service
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance
• Free basic life,…