Come join the Florida Department Corrections in a rewarding career as a Correctional Officer.
No prior experience is necessary, all training is provided.
Correctional Officers are responsible for the supervision, care, custody, control and physical restraint, when necessary, of inmates in a Correctional Institution or facility.
Career opportunities for growth, development and promotion:
Correctional Officer.
Correctional Officer Sergeant.
Correctional Officer Lieutenant.
Correctional Officer Captain.
Correctional Officer Major.
Correctional Officer Colonel.
Assistant Warden.
Warden.
Benefits:
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
Family Health Coverage is as low as $180 per month.
Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Hospitalization Insurance.
Tuition-Free college courses.
457 Tax-Deferred Retirement Plan.
Correctional Officers may also qualify for additional benefits:
$1000.00 Hiring Bonus!
"Special Risk " Retirement benefits.
Criminal Justice Incentive Pay up to $1,560.00 annually ($130.00 per month).
Annual uniform and shoe allowance of $325.00.
Special Teams Salary Additive Bonus.
Overtime opportunities are available.
Special Housing 10% Additive Pay Opportunity.
FREE 24 Hour Fitness Center Access.
Qualifications:
Be at least 18 years of age (no age limit).
Be a United States Citizen.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Pass a drug test and physical examination.
Pass a background investigation and fingerprinting, which includes; no felony convictions; no misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement; no misdemeanor conviction of domestic violence.
Must demonstrate good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
Below are the next steps to becoming a Correctional Officer:
Step 1 - Apply in the People First system.
Go to https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-CORRECTIONAL-OFFICER-70039245-1-FL-32399/701842200/
Step 2 - Submit an FDC Correctional Officer Supplemental Application and Willingness Questionnaire, DC2-854.
Go to https://powerforms.docusign.net/6566553d-b08a-4917-a9fc-8d9e654b569d?env=na3&acct=4d344846-2d9e-45d8-89e3-09d8c4f63e24
Step 3 - FDC Recruitment Center will begin the process of conducting a Background Screening.
Note: Consideration as a correctional officer applicant begins upon completion of steps 1 and 2.
Please visit http://www.fldocjobs.com/paths/co/index.html for additional information about working for the Florida Department of Corrections. You may also contact the Florida Department of Corrections Recruitment Center at (850) 717-3000 for assistance with your application process. If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Only electronic applications will be accepted.
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