CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE 1

Correctional Officer Statewide 1

This is a statewide advertisement for multiple vacancies. You will be able to select your preferred work location in the Security Background Questionnaire. No experience necessary; all training is provided.

About FDC: The Florida Department of Corrections is the third largest state prison system in the country with over 150 facilities statewide and more than 22,000 staff members it's the state's largest agency. Becoming a correctional officer with FDC means you are joining a family of hardworking men and women who are dedicated to ensuring public safety throughout Florida. Once you join the FDC, there are many career advancement opportunities that progress from entry level as a Correctional Officer to Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major and Colonel. From there, management positions include Assistant Wardens and Wardens. Correctional Officers can join special teams such as Rapid Response Teams, Crisis Response Team, Interdiction Units, K-9 Units, and many other special team opportunities.

Compensation: $22 hourly as a trainee, $23.14 hourly as a certified correctional officer.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age (no maximum age restriction)
• Be a United States Citizen
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, nor have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Pass a medical examination and drug test.
• Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation.

Benefits: Paid annual leave, sick leave, and holiday pay; health insurance, life insurance, and prescription drug benefits; dental, vision, and other supplemental plans (disability, accident, cancer, hospitalization, intensive care); deferred compensation plan (457B); tuition waiver program; criminal justice incentive program (CJIP); "Special Risk" retirement multiplier; annual uniform allowance; annual salary additive for Broward, Dade, Indian River, Martin, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, or St. Lucie counties. Retirees may be considered for re-employment with FDC after six calendar months and will receive both salary and retirement benefits.

By applying to this advertisement, you are expressly agreeing to receive text messages from the Florida Department of Corrections about your application. To be considered for the position, you must complete both steps below.

Next steps to becoming a correctional officer:

• Step 1 - Complete the State of Florida application.
• Step 2 - Submit a Security Background Questionnaire, which authorizes the agency to complete a background check (You will be texted and emailed a link within one business day after completing above steps.)

Location: Tallahassee, FL, US, 32399; Miami, FL, US, 33178; Ocala, FL, US, 34482; Daytona Beach, FL, US, 32124; Lake City, FL, US, 32025; Labelle, FL, US, 33935; Miami, FL, US, 33194; Sneads, FL, US, 32460; Crestview, FL, US, 32539; Lawtey, FL, US, 32058; Gainesville, FL, US, 32641; Orlando, FL, US, 32807; Crawfordville, FL, US, 32327; Mayo, FL, US, 32066; Immokalee, FL, US, 34142; Jacksonville, FL, US, 32202; Miami, FL, US, 33169; Bristol, FL, US, 32321; Gainesville, FL, US, 32608; Trenton, FL, US, 32693; Carrabelle, FL, US, 32322; Miami, FL, US, 33174; Miami, FL, US, 33177; Orlando, FL, US, 32808; Brandon, FL, US, 33511; Panama City Beach, FL, US, 32407; Immokalee, FL, US, 34142; Monticello, FL, US, 32344; Orlando, FL, US, 32827; Alachua, FL, US, 32615; Jacksonville, FL, US, 32209; Florida City, FL, US, 33034; Miami, FL, US, 33176; Jacksonville, FL, US, 32224; Zephyrhills, FL, US, 33541; Gainesville, FL, US, 32611; East Palatka, FL, US, 32131; Blountstown, FL, US, 32424; Jacksonville, FL, US, 32221; Malone, FL, US, 32445; Okeechobee, FL, US, 34972; DeFuniak Springs, FL, US, 32433; Bonifay, FL, US, 32425; Edgewater, FL, US, 32141; Polk City, FL, US, 33868; Arcadia, FL, US, 34266; Century, FL, US, 32535; Altha, FL, US, 32421; Madison, FL, US, 32340; Cross City, FL, US, 32628; Lake Butler, FL, US, 32054; Brooksville, FL, US, 34604; Perry, FL, US, 32348; Jacksonville, FL, US, 32259; Navarre, FL, US, 32566; Gainesville, FL, US, 32609; Perry, FL, US, 32347; Tallahassee, FL, US, 32307; Orlando, FL, US, 32833; Labelle, FL, US, 33975; Raiford, FL, US, 32083; Miami, FL, US, 33166; Sanderson, FL, US, 32087; Panama City, FL, US, 32405; Ocala, FL, US, 34479; Jacksonville, FL, US, 32219; Orlando, FL, US, 32819; Punta Gorda, FL, US, 33955; Bushnell, FL, US, 33513; Bronson, FL, US, 32621; Avon Park, FL, US, 33825; Chiefland, FL, US, 32326; Orlando, FL, US, 32835; Orlando, FL, US, 32810; Clermont, FL, US, 34715; Live Oak, FL, US, 32060; Fort Myers, FL, US, 33902; Pensacola, FL, US, 32514; Chipley, FL, US, 32428; Labelle, FL, US, 33935; Havana, FL, US, 32333; Wewahitchka, FL, US, 32465; Bowling Green, FL, US, 33834; Branford, FL, US, 32008; Jasper, FL, US, 32052; Milton, FL, US, 32583; Alachua, FL, US, 32315; Okeechobee, FL, US, 34974; Gainesville, FL, US, 32601; Doral, FL, US, 33166; Fort Myers, FL, US, 33907; Orlando, FL, US, 32831