People First Service Center
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70045439
People First Service Center, Okeechobee, Florida, United States, 34972
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70045439
Date: Oct 27, 2025
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information visit the E-Verify Website.
Requisition No: 864104
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70045439
Facility: Okeechobee Correctional Institution
This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current FDC employees will be considered.
Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures.
Correctional Officer Sergeant vacancy located at:
Okeechobee Correctional Institution
Okeechobee, Florida (Okeechobee County)
Employees interested in this promotional opportunity
must
apply for this vacancy using the People First system. No paper applications will be accepted.
Applications will be accepted electronically until 11:59 pm ET on the closing date.
Applicants are responsible for providing the following information on their applicant profile:
current employment, previous employment, training, and education .
Incomplete profiles
will not
be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Must be at least 18 years of age
Be a citizen of the United States
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
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
Must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months
Must not have received an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months
Must not have received less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
This Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Okeechobee 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.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
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.
Performs crisis intervention functions to include 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.
Maintains facility security, including searches of inmates and other persons, visual inspection of body cavities, and checking inmate mail for contraband.
Observes inmate behavior to identify mental or emotional disorders. Uses counseling techniques or referral action as outlined in policies or guidelines.
Conducts inspections and surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas. Physically checks doors, windows, gates, fences and other areas to ensure proper security.
Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents (e.g., CPR, first aid, evacuation procedures).
Directs Correctional Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures. Directs checks of inmate mail and supervision of inmates working on work details.
Directs master inmate location counts and the operation of the Control Room or Main Gate. Ensures transportation permits are completed and signed. Directs reports such as special progress, minor work, disciplinary and incident reports.
Attends mandatory and other training as required.
Performs other related duties as required.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact SSU Promotions at 850-717-3771.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties applying online, please contact the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ 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’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (e.g., DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location: OKEECHOBEE, FL
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time
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The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information visit the E-Verify Website.
Requisition No: 864104
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70045439
Facility: Okeechobee Correctional Institution
This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current FDC employees will be considered.
Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures.
Correctional Officer Sergeant vacancy located at:
Okeechobee Correctional Institution
Okeechobee, Florida (Okeechobee County)
Employees interested in this promotional opportunity
must
apply for this vacancy using the People First system. No paper applications will be accepted.
Applications will be accepted electronically until 11:59 pm ET on the closing date.
Applicants are responsible for providing the following information on their applicant profile:
current employment, previous employment, training, and education .
Incomplete profiles
will not
be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Must be at least 18 years of age
Be a citizen of the United States
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
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
Must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months
Must not have received an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months
Must not have received less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
This Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Okeechobee 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.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
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.
Performs crisis intervention functions to include 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.
Maintains facility security, including searches of inmates and other persons, visual inspection of body cavities, and checking inmate mail for contraband.
Observes inmate behavior to identify mental or emotional disorders. Uses counseling techniques or referral action as outlined in policies or guidelines.
Conducts inspections and surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas. Physically checks doors, windows, gates, fences and other areas to ensure proper security.
Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents (e.g., CPR, first aid, evacuation procedures).
Directs Correctional Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures. Directs checks of inmate mail and supervision of inmates working on work details.
Directs master inmate location counts and the operation of the Control Room or Main Gate. Ensures transportation permits are completed and signed. Directs reports such as special progress, minor work, disciplinary and incident reports.
Attends mandatory and other training as required.
Performs other related duties as required.
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact SSU Promotions at 850-717-3771.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties applying online, please contact the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
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.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ 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’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (e.g., DD Form 214) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location: OKEECHOBEE, FL
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time
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