correctional officer

State of Florida

<div><p>Requisition No: 877724</p>
<p>Agency: Department of Corrections</p>
<p>Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70040572</p>
 <p>Pay Plan: Career Service</p>
<p>Position Number: 70040572</p>
<p>Salary: $51,846.08 (Minimum Annually)</p>
<p>Posting Closing Date: 06/19/2026</p>
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<p><b>FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS</b></p>
<div><b>Facility: Hardee Correctional Institution</b></div>
<p>This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current FDC employees will be considered.
</p><p>Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures.</p>
<p><b>Correctional Officer Sergeant vacancy located at:</b><b>
</b></p><p><b>Hardee Correctional Institution</b></p>
<p><b>Bowling Green, Florida (Hardee County)</b></p>
<p>Employees interested in this promotional opportunity <b>must</b> apply for this vacancy using the People First system. No paper applications will be accepted.
</p><p>Applications will be accepted electronically until 11:59 pm ET on the closing date.
</p><p>Applicants are responsible for providing the following information on their applicant profile: <b>current employment, previous employment, training, and education</b>.</p>
<p>Incomplete profiles <b>will not</b> be considered.</p>
<p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</b>:</p>
<ul><li>Must be at least 18 years of age,</li>
<li>Be a citizen of the United States,</li>
<li>Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent,</li>
<li>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,</li>
<li>Must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months,</li>
<li>Must not have received an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months,</li>
<li>Must not have received less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years.</li>
</ul><p><b>SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</b>:</p>
<p>This Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Hardee 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.
</p><p>Duties include but are not limited to the following:
</p><div>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.</div><br>
<div></div><div>Performs crisis intervention functions to include, but not limited to, 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.</div><br>
<div></div><div>Maintains facility security. This includes performing searches of inmates and other persons. This includes the visual inspection of body cavities and possible exposure to body fluids. Responsible for checking inmate mail and/or packages for contraband. Observes inmate behavior to identify inmates exhibiting mental or emotional disorders. Uses counseling techniques or referral action, as outlined in written policies or guidelines. 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.</div><br>
<div></div><div>Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include but not limited to, CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures, provides security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.</div><br>
<div></div><div>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, and in supervising inmates working on work details both inside and outside the fenced perimeter. Directs Correctional Officers in maintaining master inmate location counts and directs the entire operation of the Control Room or the Main Gate. Ensures that all transportation permits are completed accurately and signed by the appropriate authority. Directs Officers in preparing reports such as special progress, minor work, disciplinary and/or incident reports.</div><br>
<div></div><div>Attends mandatory and other training as required.</div><br>
<div></div><div>Performs other related duties as required.
</div><p><b>If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact SSU Promotions at (850) 717-3228.</b></p>
<div><b>If you are experiencing technical difficulties applying online, please contact the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287</b>.
</div><p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><b>VETERANS&rsquo; PREFERENCE. </b>Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans&rsquo; Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans&rsquo; Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans&rsquo; Preference documentation requirements are available. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.</p>
<div><div><div><div>Location:
BOWLING GREEN, FL, US, 33834<br>
</div></div></div></div><p><br>
<b>Nearest Major Market: </b>Sarasota</p></div>

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70040572

State of Missouri

<div>Job Summary - Why you&rsquo;ll love this position
<p><b>A $1,500.00 one-time new hire stipend for all newly hired, full-time Correctional Officer positions at qualifying facilities. eligible team members will be paid this stipend on their first scheduled paycheck after employment, contingent upon achieving all requirements associated with the assignment as outlined in the New Hire Training Stipend Agreement which includes, but not limited to, completion of a Peer-to-Peer training certification during the first week of employment.</b></p>
<p><b>The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend ($1,560 annually) for full-time positions domiciled in a maximum security institution.
</b></p><p><b>Hourly Pay: $21.45 (maximum security stipend included)</b></p>
<p>A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they&rsquo;re good neighbors.
<br>
<br>
We offer great benefits!
<br>
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
</p>Responsibilities - What you&rsquo;ll do
<ul><li>Maintains security in buildings/towers/other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervenes during emergencies or altercations and gains physical control of offenders</li>
<li>Supervises movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband; Escorts/transports offenders to predetermined locations</li>
<li>Supervises offenders: in housing units; during the performance of work activities; during recreational/ religious activities</li>
<li>Conducts inspections for health and safety hazards; prepares/submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules/unusual offender behaviors/observed mechanical deficiencies/ security breaches or failures</li>
<li>Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender&rsquo;s social attitudes/discouraging undesirable behaviors/encouraging worthwhile activities</li>
<li>Supervises visits with offenders; searches visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband</li>
<li>Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations/post orders/specific instructions; receives general administrative direction</li>
<li>Performs other related work as assigned</li>
</ul>Qualifications - All you need for success
<p><b>Minimum Qualifications:
</b></p><p>Must be 18 years of age or older.</p>
<p><b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></p>
<div><ul><li>Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid\CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
</div><p><b>By assignment, a position may require:</b></p>
<div><ul><li>Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.</li></ul>
</div><p><b>All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.</b></p>
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
<p>Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:</p>
<ul><li>A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).</li>
<li>A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.</li>
</ul><p>The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!
</p><p>The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.</p>
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
<p>Recruiting@doc.mo.gov</p>
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.</div>

Correctional Officer PCC (Full-Time)

<div>Job Summary - Why you&rsquo;ll love this position
<p><b>Hourly Pay: $20.70</b></p>
<p>A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they&rsquo;re good neighbors. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
</p>Responsibilities - What you&rsquo;ll do
<ul><li>Maintains security in buildings/towers/other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervenes during emergencies or altercations and gains physical control of offenders</li>
<li>Supervises movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband; Escorts/transports offenders to predetermined locations</li>
<li>Supervises offenders: in housing units; during the performance of work activities; during recreational/ religious activities</li>
<li>Conducts inspections for health and safety hazards; prepares/submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules/unusual offender behaviors/observed mechanical deficiencies/ security breaches or failures</li>
<li>Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender&rsquo;s social attitudes/discouraging undesirable behaviors/encouraging worthwhile activities</li>
<li>Supervises visits with offenders; searches visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband</li>
<li>Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations/post orders/specific instructions; receives general administrative direction</li>
<li>Performs other related work as assigned</li>
</ul>Qualifications - All you need for success
<p><b>Minimum Qualifications:
</b></p><p>Must be 18 years of age or older.</p>
<p><b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></p>
<p><b>All employees, both full-time and part-time, are required to attend, and complete the Basic Training classes administered by the Department of Corrections.</b></p>
<p><b>By assignment, a position may require:</b></p>
<div><ul><li>Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid\CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.</li></ul>
</div><p><b>All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.</b></p>
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
<p>The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.</p>
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
<p>Recruiting@doc.mo.gov</p>
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.</div>

Correctional Officer CRCC (Part-Time)

<div>Job Summary - Why you&rsquo;ll love this position
<p><b>The annual salary listed for this position includes the additional $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend ($1,560 anually) for full-time positions domiciled in a maximum security institution.
</b></p><p><b>Hourly Pay: $21.45 (maximum security stipend included)</b></p>
<p>A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they&rsquo;re good neighbors.
<br>
<br>
We offer great benefits!
<br>
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
</p>Responsibilities - What you&rsquo;ll do
<ul><li>Maintains security in buildings/towers/other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervenes during emergencies or altercations and gains physical control of offenders</li>
<li>Supervises movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband; Escorts/transports offenders to predetermined locations</li>
<li>Supervises offenders: in housing units; during the performance of work activities; during recreational/ religious activities</li>
<li>Conducts inspections for health and safety hazards; prepares/submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules/unusual offender behaviors/observed mechanical deficiencies/ security breaches or failures</li>
<li>Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender&rsquo;s social attitudes/discouraging undesirable behaviors/encouraging worthwhile activities</li>
<li>Supervises visits with offenders; searches visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband</li>
<li>Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations/post orders/specific instructions; receives general administrative direction</li>
<li>Performs other related work as assigned</li>
</ul>Qualifications - All you need for success
<p><b>Minimum Qualifications:
</b></p><p>Must be 18 years of age or older.</p>
<p><b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></p>
<div><ul><li>Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid\CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
</div><p><b>By assignment, a position may require:</b></p>
<div><ul><li>Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.</li></ul>
</div><p><b>All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.</b></p>
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
<p>Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:</p>
<ul><li>A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).</li>
<li>A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.</li>
</ul><p>The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!
</p><p>The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.</p>
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
<p>Recruiting@doc.mo.gov</p>
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.</div>

Correctional Officer SECC (Full-Time)

Correctional Officer FRDC (Full-Time)

<div>Job Summary - Why you&rsquo;ll love this position
<p><b>Hourly Pay: $20.70</b></p>
<p>A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they&rsquo;re good neighbors.
<br>
<br>
We offer great benefits!
<br>
Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
</p>Responsibilities - What you&rsquo;ll do
<ul><li>Maintains security in buildings/towers/other posts of an adult correctional facility; intervenes during emergencies or altercations and gains physical control of offenders</li>
<li>Supervises movement of offenders inside/outside the correctional facility; conducts periodic counts of offenders; searches offenders and their living quarters for contraband; Escorts/transports offenders to predetermined locations</li>
<li>Supervises offenders: in housing units; during the performance of work activities; during recreational/ religious activities</li>
<li>Conducts inspections for health and safety hazards; prepares/submits reports on offender violations of divisional or correctional facility rules/unusual offender behaviors/observed mechanical deficiencies/ security breaches or failures</li>
<li>Discusses minor adjustment problems with offenders; refers serious problems to proper correctional facility staff; promotes rehabilitation by attempting to modify offender&rsquo;s social attitudes/discouraging undesirable behaviors/encouraging worthwhile activities</li>
<li>Supervises visits with offenders; searches visitors/offenders/buildings/grounds for contraband</li>
<li>Performs work in accordance with established rules/regulations/post orders/specific instructions; receives general administrative direction</li>
<li>Performs other related work as assigned</li>
</ul>Qualifications - All you need for success
<p><b>Minimum Qualifications:
</b></p><p>Must be 18 years of age or older.</p>
<p><b>SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:</b></p>
<div><ul><li>Ability to pass a background investigation administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to complete Defensive Tactics and Standard First Aid\CPR training during Basic Training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
</div><p><b>By assignment, a position may require:</b></p>
<div><ul><li>Ability to complete and maintain firearms certification training administered by the Missouri Department of Corrections.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.</li></ul>
</div><p><b>All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.</b></p>
Job Details - More reasons to love this position
<p>Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:</p>
<ul><li>A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).</li>
<li>A $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.</li>
<li>A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.</li>
</ul><p>The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!
</p><p>The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.</p>
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
<p>Recruiting@doc.mo.gov</p>
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.</div>

Correctional Officer MCC (Full-Time)

Georgia Department of Corrections

<div><div><div><div><div><b>JOB CODE</b></div> <div><b>TITLE</b></div> <div><b>POSITION #</b></div> <div><b>POSITION</b></div> <div><b>POSTING</b><br>
<b>BEGIN</b></div> <div><b>POSTING</b><br>
<b>END</b></div>
</div><br>
</div><div><div><div>PSP194</div> <div>Correctional Sergeant (CSM)</div> <div>00112199</div> <div>Unclassified</div> <div>06/15/2026</div> <div>06/26/2026</div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Jobcode:</b></div> <div>PSP194</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Jobtitle:</b></div> <div>Correctional Sergeant (CSM)</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Job Category:</b></div> <div>Corrections</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Entry Salary:</b></div> <div>$63,800.10</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Pay Grade Max:</b></div> <div>$72,300.95</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Minimum
</b><br>
<b>Qualification:</b></div> <div>High school diploma/GED, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and eighteen (18) months of experience required at the lower level CSM Correctional Officer 2 (PSP191) or position equivalent.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Preferred
</b><br>
<b>Qualification:</b></div> <div>A minimum of six months of experience participating in offender disciplinary activities within the Georgia Department of Corrections such as serving as an investigator or advocate in the offender disciplinary process. This preferred experience may be included in the eighteen months of full-time experience as a uniformed officer, necessary to meet the minimum qualifications or completion of at least an associate's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a directly related field. Note: preference will be given to applicants whose full-time experience as a uniformed officer in a correctional setting was obtained with the Georgia Department of Corrections.</div>
</div><br>
<div><div><b>Note:</b></div>
</div><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location Name:</b></div> <div>Baldwin State Prison
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Address1:</b></div> <div>140 Laying Farm Road
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Address2:</b></div> <div>P.O. Box 1480
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>City:</b></div> <div>Hardwick </div><div><b>Zipcode:</b></div> <div>31034
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>County:</b></div> <div>BALDWIN COUNTY<br>
</div></div><br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><div><div><b>Contact Name:</b></div> <div>Pamala Wade
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Contact Phone#:</b></div> <div>478-445-3154
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Contact Email ID:</b></div> <div>pamala.wade@gdc.ga.gov
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Comments:</b></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

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