Job Description

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE

Date:  Oct 25, 2025

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our  E-Verify Website .

Requisition No: 855764 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70011111 

Salary:  $22/HR 

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL 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.

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/HR

MINIMUM 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
• 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:

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• Criminal Justice Incentive Program (CJIP)
• “Special Risk” Retirement Multiplier
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• 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. 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, which authorizes the agency to complete a background check (You will be texted and emailed a link within one business day after completing above steps.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Visit: for additional information about working for the Florida Department of Corrections.

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

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

Location:  TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 CRAWFORDVILLE, FL, US, 32327 OCALA, FL, US, 34482 IMMOKALEE, FL, US, 34142 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32808 FLORIDA CITY, FL, US, 33034 BOWLING GREEN, FL, US, 33834 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 OCALA, FL, US, 34479 MIAMI, FL, US, 33178 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32060 MIAMI, FL, US, 33169 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 LABELLE, FL, US, 33935 BRISTOL, FL, US, 32321 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 LAWTEY, FL, US, 32058 JASPER, FL, US, 32052 ALTHA, FL, US, 32421 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32219 BUSHNELL, FL, US, 33513 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32259 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32326 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32827 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32608 SNEADS, FL, US, 32460 MONTICELLO, FL, US, 32344 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32831 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32221 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 MIAMI, FL, US, 33177 NAVARRE, FL, US, 32566 SANDERSON, FL, US, 32087 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32131 LABELLE, FL, US, 33975 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209 WEWAHITCHKA, FL, US, 32465 MIAMI, FL, US, 33194 PERRY, FL, US, 32347 BRONSON, FL, US, 32621 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34266 HAVANA, FL, US, 32333 CROSS CITY, FL, US, 32628 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32224 TRENTON, FL, US, 32693 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32514 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34715 INDIANTOWN, FL, US, 34956 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32835 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 MADISON, FL, US, 32340 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32407 MALONE, FL, US, 32445 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32615 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33955 MIAMI, FL, US, 33174 CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32083 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34974 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 MIAMI, FL, US, 33166 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32539 CARRABELLE, FL, US, 32322 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 LAKE BUTLER, FL, US, 32054 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32810 CENTURY, FL, US, 32535 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34972 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604 BLOUNTSTOWN, FL, US, 32424 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33541 MIAMI, FL, US, 33176 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32819 EDGEWATER, FL, US, 32141 BRANFORD, FL, US, 32008 MAYO, FL, US, 32066 BONIFAY, FL, US, 32425 DORAL, FL, US, 33166 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32807 MILTON, FL, US, 32583 BRANDON, FL, US, 33511 LABELLE, FL, US, 33935 PERRY, FL, US, 32348 POLK CITY, FL, US, 33868 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32833

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee

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