Correctional Officer Sergeant

Requisition No: 867707
Agency:
Department of Corrections

Working Title:

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER SERGEANT –  1
Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $51,846.08 (Minimum annually)
Posting Closing Date: 01/15/2026
Total Compensation Estimator
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Facility:
Holmes Correctional Institution

This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current FDC employees will be considered. Correctional Officer Sergeant vacancy located at:
Holmes Correctional Institution Bonifay, Florida (Holmes County). Re-employed Correctional Officers in probationary status who previously attained permanent status as a Sergeant are encouraged to apply and may be considered for this advertisement, provided their prior employment occurred within the previous three years. Probationary Correctional Officers who have been out the academy for at least 6 months may be considered. Employees interested in this promotional opportunity must apply for this vacancy using the People First system.

No paper applications will be accepted. Applications will be accepted electronically until 11:59 pm ET on the closing date. Applicants are responsible for providing the following information on their applicant profile: current employment, previous employment, training, and education. Incomplete profiles will not be considered.

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have completed the basic recruit training course for correctional officers and have one year of experience as a certified officer with the State of Florida
• Must not have received a suspension within the past 12 months
• Must not have received an involuntary demotion within the past 24 months
• Must not have received less than a 3.00 rating on a performance evaluation within the past 3 fiscal years

• Supervises male or female inmates commensurate with the level of risk they present.
• Manages inmate housing areas, enforces rules and sanitation standards.
• Transports inmates using approved restraints and observing relevant laws, policies and procedures.
• Conducts accurate head counts, maintains custody and control over inmates at appointments outside the secured perimeter and escorts inmates within the secured perimeter.
• Inventories personal property of inmates and issues receipts.
• Performs crisis intervention functions to include, but not limited to, subduing or restraining violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, and preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods.
• Required to wear body armor and use weapons.
• Maintains facility security, including performing searches of inmates and other persons.
• Conducts the visual inspection of body cavities and possible exposure to body fluids.
• Responsible for checking inmate mail and/or packages for contraband.
• Observes inmate behavior to identify inmates exhibiting mental or emotional disorders.
• Uses counseling techniques or referral action, as outlined in written policies or guidelines.
• Conducts inspections and visual and audio surveillance of persons, property, vehicles, building and outdoor areas.
• Physically checks doors, windows, gates, barred sections, fences and other areas to ensure proper security.
• Provides emergency assistance during emergencies, disasters and accidents to include but not limited to CPR, first aid, apprehension of escaping or escaped inmates, implementation of evacuation procedures, provides security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation.
• Directs Correctional Officers in supervising inmates in housing units and those segregated for administrative or punitive measures.
• Directs Correctional Officers in checking inmate mail for possible contraband, and in supervising inmates working on work details both inside and outside the fenced perimeter.
• Directs Correctional Officers in maintaining master inmate location counts and directs the entire operation of the Control Room or the Main Gate.
• Ensures that all transportation permits are completed accurately and signed by the appropriate authority.
• Directs Officers in preparing reports such as special progress, minor work, disciplinary and/or incident reports.
• Attends mandatory and other training as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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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 . Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to…