Job Description
Join Florida's premier public safety team as a Correctional Officer on our night shift in Tampa. Protect your community while advancing your career with comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, and unparalleled training opportunities. This vital role offers stability, purpose, and career advancement within state government.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and supervise inmate activities in correctional facilities
- Conduct regular security patrols and headcounts
- Enforce facility rules and respond to emergencies
- Maintain accurate incident reports and documentation
- Screen visitors and incoming packages for security compliance
- Operate security systems and control room equipment
- Collaborate with law enforcement during emergency responses
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Ability to pass background check and polygraph examination
- Physical fitness to meet correctional officer standards
- Basic computer literacy and report-writing skills
- Previous security or law enforcement experience preferred
- Must be 19+ years of age and US citizen