Ops Correctional Officer Statewide

Job Summary

Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is hiring a part‑time OPS Correctional Officer to provide services in state correctional facilities. The position is statewide, limited to 25.5 hours per week, and requires an active Florida correctional officer certification.

Agency: Department of Corrections
Title: OPS Correctional Officer – Statewide

FDC is the third largest state prison system in the United States, operating more than 150 facilities and employing over 22,000 staff members. As a correctional officer you will join a dedicated team that ensures public safety across Florida. Career progression is available from entry‑level officer to Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Colonel, and senior management roles such as Assistant Warden or Warden.

Special teams include Rapid Response, Crisis Response, Interdiction, K‑9, and more.

Hourly wage: $22.00 per hour.

• Active certification as a Florida Correctional Officer in good standing.
• Minimum age of 18.
• U.S. citizenship.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Clean criminal record—no felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statements; no dishonorable discharge from military service.
• Pass a medical examination and drug test.
• Good moral character as determined by background investigation.
• No reemployment restrictions for retired employees effective July 1, 2024.

Part‑time OPS employees (25.5 hours or less) are not eligible for personal leave or health benefits.

• Complete the State of Florida application (click “Apply Now”).
• Submit a Security Background Questionnaire; you will receive a link within one business day.

For more details about working for FDC, visit .

• Alachua, FL
• Avon Park, FL
• Boca Raton, FL
• Bradenton, FL
• Bloomingdale, FL
• Buford, FL
• Bucyrus, FL
• Bunnell, FL
• Bayshore, FL
• Bradenton, FL
• Brandon, FL
• Alexander City, FL
• Bradford, FL
• Belton, FL

Florida Department of Corrections Recruitment Center: 866‑562‑3362
People First Service Center: 1‑877‑562‑7287 (Mon‑Fri, 8:00‑18:00 ET)

Flint state government is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1‑866‑663‑4735) in advance. The agency maintains a drug‑free workplace; employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug‑Free Workplace Act.