Senior Correctional Officer

About the role

The Senior Correctional Officer assists in the supervision of the administrative and operational security activities in a correctional facility. They directly supervise Correctional Officers assigned to the shift and provide for the protection of each inmate/resident and the preservation of each inmate’s/ resident’s legal rights.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Correctional Officers assigned to the shift.
• Provides general supervision of Correctional Officers and inmates/residents on the shift in the performance of their duties and evaluates as prescribed by the facility and corporate policy.
• Conduct inspections of all housing and general use areas to ensure that proper standards, facility operating procedures and corporate guidelines of security, health, safety, sanitation and welfare are maintained; direct staff and inmate/resident resources to correct problems detected.
• Afford assistance in supervising the internal and external security of the facility; routinely inspect posts to observe alertness of personnel and to confirm security is properly maintained at all times.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent.
• Two years experience in a criminal justice field, which preferably includes one year in a supervisory capacity.
• Additional education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Completion of basic pre-service officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.
• Must be certified in the discipline of Corrections through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and in good standing; or must meet the FDLE eligibility guidelines and become a Certified Correctional Officer in accordance with the process defined by subsection 1 1B-27.002 F.A.C.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

Pay

$25.43 per hour

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

N/A