• Ops Correctional Officer Statewide

    MyFlorida (Tallahassee, FL)


    OPS CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE

    Date: Jul 12, 2025

     

    The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) .

     

    Requisition No: 853622

     

    Agency: Department of Corrections

     

    Working Title: OPS CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE

     

    Pay Plan: Temp

     

    Position Number: 70911111

     

    Salary: $22

     

    Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025

     

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    FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

    We Never Walk Alone

    ADVERTISING TITLE: OPS CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

    OPEN COMPETITIVE

    This is a statewide advertisement for part-time OPS Correctional Officer to fill multiple vacancies . OPS Correctional Officers will be limited to no more than 25.5 hours per week.

    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: $22.00 Hourly

    MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Must be certified as a Correctional Officer in Florida.

    + Must have an active certification in good standing.

    + Be at least 18 years of age (no age limit).

    + 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.

    + Recently Retired? Effective July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; on the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions for working as a FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

     

    Note: Part-time OPS (25.5 hours or less) employees are not eligible for personal leave or health 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 that authorizes the agency to complete a background check (You will be texted and emailed a link within one business day after completing the above steps.)

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

    Visit http://fldocjobs.com/ for additional information about working for the Florida Department of Corrections.

     

    You may also contact the Florida Department of Corrections Recruitment Center at 866-562-3362 for assistance with your application process. If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Only electronic applications will be accepted.

     

    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.

     

    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.

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