CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT

Correctional Officer Lieutenant - 70039944

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Officer Lieutenant for an internal promotional opportunity. This position is located at the Northwest Florida Reception Center in Chipley, Florida. Only current FDC employees will be considered. The salary is $59,623.72 (minimum annually). Applications will be accepted electronically until 11:59 pm ET on 09/23/2026.

Minimum qualifications include being at least 18 years of age, a U.S. citizen, possessing a high school diploma or equivalent, completing the basic recruit training course for correctional officers, and having one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida. Additionally, candidates must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months, an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months, or a rating less than 3.00 on a performance evaluation within the past three fiscal years.

Specific duties and responsibilities include supervising correctional officers and sergeants, planning and coordinating activities, conducting performance evaluations, managing inmate housing areas, enforcing rules and sanitation standards, and providing emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters, and accidents.

For any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact SSU Promotions at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you are experiencing technical difficulties applying online, please contact the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority in advance.