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CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER STATEWIDE

Date: Jun 1, 2025

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Requisition No: 844259

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER STATEWIDE

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70090447

Salary: $22

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2025

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Job Title: CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This is a statewide ad for multiple Correctional Probation Officer positions

You will be able to select your preferred work location in the Security Background Questionnaire.

No experience necessary; all training is provided.

Compensation (before pay additives): $22 Hourly as a Trainee, $22.66 as a Certified Correctional Probation Officer

Join the Florida Department of Corrections in a rewarding career as a Correctional Probation Officer. This continuous job announcement will be used to fill vacancies as needed for all Circuit Offices in the State of Florida.

Under the direction of Secretary, Ricky D. Dixon, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) 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, with many opportunities for promotion and professional growth.

Correctional Probation Officers (CPOs) are essential to public safety and the rehabilitation of offenders in the communities they serve. CPOs are trained professionals responsible for investigating, supervising, counseling, assessing, and/or classifying offenders.

CPOs receive an additional salary additive of $2,739.88 annually for Competitive Area Differential (CAD) while assigned to Palm Beach, Dade and/or Broward county; approximately $1,700.00 annually while assigned to Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and/or St. Lucie county; and approximately $7,739.88 annually while assigned to Monroe County.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

+ Be at least 19 years of age.

+ Be a citizen of the United States notwithstanding any laws of the State to the contrary.

+ Have 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 (https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work\_and\_life/additional\_benefits/paid\_leave\_of\_absence/annual\_leave) , Sick Leave (https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work\_and\_life/additional\_benefits/paid\_leave\_of\_absence/sick\_leave) , and Holiday Pay (https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work\_and\_life/additional\_benefits/holidays)

+ Health Insurance, Life Insurance (https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/life\_insurance\_plans) , and Prescription Drug (https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/prescription\_drug\_plan) benefits.

+ Dental (https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/dental\_insurance\_plans) , Vision (https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/vision\_insurance\_plan) , and Other Supplemental Plans (Disability, Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization, Intensive Care) (https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/other\_supplemental\_plans)

+ Deferred Compensation Plan (457B)

+ Tuition Waiver Program (https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work\_and\_life/additional\_benefits/state\_tuition\_waiver)

+ Criminal Justice Incentive Program (CJIP)

+ “Special Risk” Retirement Multiplier

+ Annual Uniform Allowance

+ Flexible Schedules

+ Annual salary additive for Broward, Dade, Indian River, Martin, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, or St. Lucie counties.

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.

+ Step 1 - Complete the State of Florida application. (Click “Apply Now” on this page.)

+ Step 2 - Submit a Security Background Questionnaire that authorizes the agency to complete a background check (You will be texted and/or emailed a link within one business day after completing the above steps.)

Click here to view the Circuit and Regional Office Map (https://fdc.myflorida.com/cc/map.html) . You may click the individual circuits to view general information, circuit office locations, leadership, and contact information.

Visit https://fldocjobs.com/probation-officers/ for more information regarding FDC Probation Careers.

You may also contact the Florida Department of Corrections Statewide Recruitment Center at 866-562-3362 for assistance with the application process. If you experience problems applying online, please call 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 (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117 STUART, FL, US, 34994 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32055 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32780 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34205 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34741 QUINCY, FL, US, 32351 ISLAMORADA, FL, US, 33036 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32805 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33415 MONTICELLO, FL, US, 32344 PINELLAS PARK, FL, US, 33781 GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL, US, 32043 TAVARES, FL, US, 32278 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601 NAPLES, FL, US, 31112 TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428 LARGO, FL, US, 33778 INVERNESS, FL, US, 34450 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32818 LABELLE, FL, US, 33935 BELLE GLADE, FL, US, 33430 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33801 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32448 NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, US, 34654 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32505 PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 KEY WEST, FL, US, 33040 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32626 DADE CITY, FL, US, 33523 TAMPA, FL, US, 33612 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33950 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32064 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33313 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601 MIAMI, FL, US, 33147 CASSELBERRY, FL, US, 32707 CRAWFORDVILLE, FL, US, 32327 LEESBURG, FL, US, 34748 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33853 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32901 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 MIAMI, FL, US, 33186 MIAMI GARDENS, FL, US, 33056 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 BUNNELL, FL, US, 32110 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33880 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33813 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34974 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34266 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32514 BARTOW, FL, US, 33830 OSPREY, FL, US, 34229 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405 GIBSONTON, FL, US, 33534 MARATHON, FL, US, 33050 SEBRING, FL, US, 33870 YULEE, FL, US, 32097 TAMPA, FL, US, 33614 WAUCHULA, FL, US, 33873 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34744 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33311 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 PERRY, FL, US, 32347 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901 TAMPA, FL, US, 33617 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32935 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33765 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32822 TARPON SPRINGS, FL, US, 34689 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32084 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33445 DELAND, FL, US, 32724 COCOA, FL, US, 32922 MILTON, FL, US, 32570 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32504 OLD TOWN, FL, US, 32680 BUSHNELL, FL, US, 33513 STARKE, FL, US, 32091 MADISON, FL, US, 32340 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32404 MIAMI, FL, US, 33128 OCALA, FL, US, 34474 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33311 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 NAPLES, FL, US, 34112 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 FLORIDA CITY, FL, US, 33034 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982 PLANT CITY, FL, US, 33563 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32536 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32207 HAINES CITY, FL, US, 33844

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