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OPS CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE

Date: Dec 4, 2025

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Requisition No: 853622

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: OPS CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 70911111

Salary: $22

Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2026

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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.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32221 CARRABELLE, FL, US, 32322 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 MIAMI, FL, US, 33176 MONTICELLO, FL, US, 32344 EDGEWATER, FL, US, 32141 LABELLE, FL, US, 33935 LABELLE, FL, US, 33975 CENTURY, FL, US, 32535 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33541 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32244 MIAMI, FL, US, 33166 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32827 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32807 BRISTOL, FL, US, 32321 CROSS CITY, FL, US, 32628 FLORIDA CITY, FL, US, 33034 LAWTEY, FL, US, 32058 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32810 LAKE BUTLER, FL, US, 32054 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34715 MIAMI, FL, US, 33177 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32407 BLOUNTSTOWN, FL, US, 32424 SNEADS, FL, US, 32460 BRANFORD, FL, US, 32008 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32219 MADISON, FL, US, 32340 MAYO, FL, US, 32066 NAVARRE, FL, US, 32566 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32514 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32539 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32607 POLK CITY, FL, US, 33868 DORAL, FL, US, 33126 IMMOKALEE, FL, US, 34142 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32626 BOWLING GREEN, FL, US, 33834 BUSHNELL, FL, US, 33513 PERRY, FL, US, 32348 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604 BRANDON, FL, US, 33511 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32259 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901 SANDERSON, FL, US, 32087 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 INDIANTOWN, FL, US, 34956 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34972 ALTHA, FL, US, 32421 JASPER, FL, US, 32052 OCALA, FL, US, 34482 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33955 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32131 MIAMI, FL, US, 33178 DORAL, FL, US, 33166 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825 BRONSON, FL, US, 32621 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32835 HAVANA, FL, US, 32333 OCALA, FL, US, 34479 PERRY, FL, US, 32347 MIAMI, FL, US, 33194 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34974 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32608 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32326 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 MIAMI, FL, US, 33174 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32808 MALONE, FL, US, 32445 MILTON, FL, US, 32583 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34266 MIAMI, FL, US, 33169 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32833 BONIFAY, FL, US, 32425 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32083 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32831 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32060 CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32819 WEWAHITCHKA, FL, US, 32465 CRAWFORDVILLE, FL, US, 32327 TRENTON, FL, US, 32693

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