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CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER STATEWIDE

Date: Aug 28, 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: 855765

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER STATEWIDE

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70022222

Salary: $22/HR

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL PROBATION 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.

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.

COMPENSATION : $22/HR

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.

+ 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.

NEXT STEPS TO BECOMING A CORRECTIONAL PROBATION 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/or emailed a link within one business day after completing the above steps.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34744 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33813 MONTICELLO, FL, US, 32344 TAVARES, FL, US, 32278 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33415 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33765 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32935 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34741 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 BUNNELL, FL, US, 32110 LABELLE, FL, US, 33935 DELAND, FL, US, 32724 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32514 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32504 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33311 BARTOW, FL, US, 33830 STARKE, FL, US, 32091 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32822 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901 TAMPA, FL, US, 33617 TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 COCOA, FL, US, 32922 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32207 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34205 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32064 LEESBURG, FL, US, 34748 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33801 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 TARPON SPRINGS, FL, US, 34689 BUSHNELL, FL, US, 33513 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32084 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32505 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32448 BELLE GLADE, FL, US, 33430 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32404 OSPREY, FL, US, 34229 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32780 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33950 CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428 MIAMI, FL, US, 33186 PLANT CITY, FL, US, 33563 STUART, FL, US, 34994 TAMPA, FL, US, 33614 NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, US, 34654 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34974 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 OCALA, FL, US, 34474 NAPLES, FL, US, 31112 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL, US, 32043 MILTON, FL, US, 32570 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33313 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32901 SEBRING, FL, US, 33870 ISLAMORADA, FL, US, 33036 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33445 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32805 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33880 MIAMI, FL, US, 33128 OLD TOWN, FL, US, 32680 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32626 QUINCY, FL, US, 32351 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32055 MARATHON, FL, US, 33050 PERRY, FL, US, 32347 YULEE, FL, US, 32097 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601 HAINES CITY, FL, US, 33844 TAMPA, FL, US, 33612 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405 CRAWFORDVILLE, FL, US, 32327 LARGO, FL, US, 33778 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 PINELLAS PARK, FL, US, 33781 INVERNESS, FL, US, 34450 MIAMI GARDENS, FL, US, 33056 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117 FLORIDA CITY, FL, US, 33034 MIAMI, FL, US, 33147 PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 KEY WEST, FL, US, 33040 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32536 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33311 DADE CITY, FL, US, 33523 CASSELBERRY, FL, US, 32707 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32818 GIBSONTON, FL, US, 33534 MADISON, FL, US, 32340 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33853 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34266 WAUCHULA, FL, US, 33873

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee