Job Location : Tallahassee,FL, USA
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE
Date: Jul 30, 2025
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Requisition No: 855764
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 70011111
Salary: $22/HR
Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
We Never Walk Alone
ADVERTISING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER (STATEWIDE AD)
OPEN COMPETITIVE
This is a statewide advertisement for multiple vacancies. You will be able to select your preferred work location in the Security Background Questionnaire. No experience necessary; all training is provided.
ABOUT FDC:
The Florida Department of Corrections is the 3rd largest state prison system in the country with over 150 facilities statewide and more than 22,000 staff members it's the state's largest agency. Becoming a correctional officer with FDC means you are joining a family of hardworking men and women who are dedicated to ensuring public safety throughout Florida.
Once you join the FDC, there are many career advancement opportunities that progress from entry level as a Correctional Officer to Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major and Colonel. From there, management positions include Assistant Wardens and Wardens. Correctional Officers can join special teams such as Rapid Response Teams, Crisis Response Team, Interdiction Units, K-9 Units, and many other special team opportunities.
COMPENSATION: $22/HR
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Be at least 18 years of age (no maximum age restriction)
Be a United States Citizen
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Possess a valid driver's license
Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, nor have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
Pass a medical examination and drug test.
Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
BENEFITS:
Paid Annual Leave ( , Sick Leave ( , and Holiday Pay (
Health Insurance , Life Insurance ( , and Prescription Drug ( benefits.
Dental ( , Vision ( , and Other Supplemental Plans (Disability, Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization, Intensive Care) (
Deferred Compensation Plan (457B)
Tuition Waiver Program (
Criminal Justice Incentive Program (CJIP)
“Special Risk” Retirement Multiplier
Annual Uniform Allowance
Annual salary additive for Broward, Dade, Indian River, Martin, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, or St. Lucie counties.
Retirees may be considered for re-employment with FDC after six calendar months and will receive both salary and retirement benefits
By applying to this advertisement, you are expressly agreeing to receive text messages from the Florida Department of Corrections about your application.To be considered for the position, you must complete both steps below.
NEXT STEPS TO BECOMING A CORRECTIONAL OFFICER:
Step 1 - Complete the State of Florida application. (Click “Apply Now” on this page.)
Step 2 - Submit a Security Background Questionnaire, which authorizes the agency to complete a background check (You will be texted and emailed a link within one business day after completing above steps.)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Visit: for additional information about working for the Florida Department of Corrections.
You may also contact the Florida Department of Corrections Statewide Recruitment Center at 866-###-#### for assistance with the application process. If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-###-####.
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-###-####). 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.
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-###-####). 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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
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