Date: Apr 22, 2025
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Requisition No: 832904
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT - 70035888
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 70035888
Salary: $51,846.08 (Minimum annually)
Posting Closing Date: 04/28/2025
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Facility: Dade Correctional Institution
This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current FDC employees will be considered.
“Re-employed Correctional Officers in probationary status who previously attained permanent status as a Sergeant are encouraged to apply and may be considered for this advertisement, provided their prior employment occurred within the previous three years.”
Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures.
Correctional Officer Sergeant vacancy located at:
Dade Correctional Institution
Florida City, Florida (Miami-Dade 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.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
This Correctional Officer Sergeant position is located at Dade 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, but not limited to, 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. This includes performing searches of inmates and other persons. This includes the visual inspection of body cavities and possible exposure to body fluids. Responsible for checking inmate mail and/or packages for contraband. Observes inmate behavior to identify inmates exhibiting mental or emotional disorders. Uses counseling techniques or referral action, as outlined in written policies or guidelines. 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 to ensure proper security.
Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include but not limited to, CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures, provides security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.
Directs Correctional Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures. Directs Correctional Officers in checking inmate mail for possible contraband, and in supervising inmates working on work details both inside and outside the fenced perimeter. Directs Correctional Officers in maintaining master inmate location counts and directs the entire operation of the Control Room or the Main Gate. Ensures that all transportation permits are completed accurately and signed by the appropriate authority. Directs Officers in preparing reports such as special progress, minor work, disciplinary and/or 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 (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.
Location: FLORIDA CITY, FL, US, 33034
Nearest Major Market: Miami
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