Job Description
Join Florida's premier public safety team as a Correctional Officer in Jacksonville. This critical night shift position safeguards our communities while offering exceptional benefits, career advancement, and state retirement plans. Work in a supportive environment where your dedication is valued through competitive compensation and comprehensive training.
Why Join Us?
- Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits
- Tuition reimbursement for career growth
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- State-certified training programs
Responsibilities
- Maintain security and order within correctional facilities during night operations
- Conduct inmate counts, rounds, and surveillance to ensure safety protocols
- Respond to emergencies and incidents with de-escalation techniques
- Document all activities accurately in compliance with state regulations
- Supervise inmate work details and recreational activities
- Operate security systems and perimeter controls
- Collaborate with law enforcement during critical incidents
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Florida Driver's License
- Successfully pass background investigation and drug screening
- Completion of state-mandated correctional training academy
- Ability to work rotating night shifts (10-12 hour shifts)
- Basic computer literacy for documentation systems
- Physical fitness to meet job demands (e.g., restraint techniques)
- No felony convictions