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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN - 70031982

State of Florida, Jasper, Florida, United States, 32052

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Requisition No:868111

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN - 70031982

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:70031982

Salary: $65,585.26 (Minimum annually)

Posting Closing Date: 01/20/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Facility lack Area Hamilton 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 Captain vacancy located at:

Hamilton Correctional Institution

Jasper, Florida (Hamilton 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 Captain position is located at Hamilton 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.

The Officer assigned to this Typically ofer is considered to have regulatory responsibilities. (instruction omitted)

Duties include but are not limited to the following.

Delegates post assignments, specific duty#ifndefs, coordinates leave use and ensures accurate completion of attendance and leave reports, works with lead officers to ensure proper security coverage, conducts periodic individual counseling with staff to outline problem areas and gives additional duties or instructions.

Supervises searches for contraband; makes daily inspections of buildings and grounds; inspects physical plant for security concerns; maintains proper sanitation standards; functions as facility manager during non‑administrative hours.

Circulates throughout institution observing employees’ performance; conducts performance evaluations; schedules and/or coordinates training programs for subordinates; conducts continuous training of subordinate staff in security procedures; takes and recommends non‑appealable disciplinary action and recommends appealable disciplinary action to higher‑level management.

Supervises and coordinates dive searches as authorized by the Warden. Authorizes non‑emergency applications of use of force; supervises inmate commensurate with the level of risk; manages inmate housing areas; enforces rules and sanitation standards; transports inmates using approved restraints; maintains custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter; exits inmates Faculties; inventories personal property and issues receipts.

Performs crisis intervention functions including but not limited to subduing violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, preventing escapes using approved deadly or non‑deadly force, restraints or other approved methods; maintains facility security by performing contraband searches of either male or female inmates; conducts visual inspections of body cavities; possible exposure to body fluids.

Observes inmate behavior to identify inmates exhibitingント mental or emotional disorders; uses counseling techniques or referral action as outlined in written policies or guidelines.

Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters, and accidents including CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures huel classified procedures

Conducts inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas; physically checks doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences, and other areas of the facility to ensure proper security; must have good observational skills.

Maintains proper inventory records; issues and receives property and equipment; attends mandatory and other training; performs other related duties as required.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact SSU Promotions at (850) 717-3228 .

If you are experiencing technical difficulties applying online, please contact the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287

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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 (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) 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.

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