Job description

Agency: Department of Corrections

Location:

Lawtey C.I.

22298 NE County Rd 200B

Lawtey, FL 32058

Salary: $41,600.00 ($20.00 per hour) – Full Time

$20.00 per hour – Part Time – Must be Certified as a Correctional Officer in Florida

This is a continuous advertisement for a Correctional Officer position.

This is a Statewide advertisement.

No prior experience is necessary; all training is provided.

Correctional Officers are responsible for the supervision, care, custody, control, and physical restraint, when necessary, of inmates in a Correctional Institution or facility.

Qualifications:

Be at least 18 years of age (no maximum age restriction)

Be a United States Citizen

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent

Possess a valid driver’s license

Pass a drug test and physical examination

Pass a background investigation and fingerprinting, which includes no felony convictions; no misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement; no misdemeanor conviction of domestic violence.

Must demonstrate good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.

Benefits:

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits

Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance

Tuition-Free college courses

457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan

Correctional Officers may also qualify for additional benefits:

"Special Risk" Retirement benefits

Criminal Justice Incentive Pay up to $1,560.00 annually ($130.00 per month)

Annual uniform and shoe allowance of $325.00

Below are the next steps to becoming a Correctional Officer:

Please visit www.fldcjobs.com for additional information about working for the Florida Department of Corrections. You may also contact the Florida Department of Corrections Lawtey Field Recruiter at (904) 966-1052 for assistance with your application process. If you experience problems applying online, please call the Lawtey Recruitment Center at (904) 782-2344. 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.

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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Markets: Jacksonville, Orange Park, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, Lawtey, Lake Butler, Raiford, etc…

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $41,600.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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