Correctional Officer jobs in Palm Bay, FL

Correctional Officer enforces rules and regulations in a prison, jail or other holding facility. Presides over prisoners awaiting trial or those who have been convicted of a crime. Being a Correctional Officer oversees prisoner conduct and safety. Supervises prisoners during meals, recreation, work and other daily activities. Additionally, Correctional Officer documents violations and takes appropriate disciplinary actions. Requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Correctional Officer possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Martin Correctional Institution - Correction Officer
  • Florida Department of Corrections
  • Port Saint Lucie, FL FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • Agency: Department of Corrections – Martin Correctional Institution.

    Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

    Compensation:

    The new official bi-weekly rates effective July 1 will be: $22.00 an hour

    $1,760 biweekly -> 80 hours ($45,760 annually)

    $1,870 biweekly -> 85 hours ($48,620 annually)

    • Current Base Pay is $1,490.39 bi-weekly ($38,750 annually)
    • The Legislature just approved another raise!! Starting July 1, 2022 the base salary will go up to $41,600 annually...
    • $1,000 hiring bonus for correctional officers to join high vacancy institutions
    • Paid Training (full salary and benefits while in the academy)

    This is a continuous advertisement for a Correctional Officer position.

    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.

    Under the direction of Secretary, Mark Inch, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is the 3rd largest state prison system in the country with a budget of 2.4 billion, approximately 97,000 inmates incarcerated and another 167,000 offenders on active community supervision. The DC has 151 facilities and more than 24,000 staff members statewide, making it the State’s largest agency.

    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

    Annual salary additive of approximately $1,200 when employed in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, or St. Lucie counties

    Annual salary additive of approximately $2,500 when employed in Palm Beach, Broward, Dade or Monroe counties.

    Below are the next steps to becoming a Correctional Officer:

    Step 1 - Apply in the People First system. (Click “Apply Now” at the top or bottom of this page.)

    Step 2 - Submit an FDC Correctional Officer Supplemental Application and Willingness Questionnaire, DC2-854. (You will be emailed this form the next business day after the online application is submitted.)

    Step 3 - FDC Recruitment Center will begin the process of conducting a Background Screening.

    Note: Consideration as a correctional officer applicant begins upon completion of step 1 and 2.

    Please visit http://www.fldcjobs.com/paths/co/index.html for additional information about working for the Florida Department of Corrections. You may also contact the Florida Department of Corrections Recruitment Center at (850) 717-3000 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.

    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. 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.'
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    Job Types: Full-time, Contract

    Pay: From $22.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Health savings account
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Referral program
    • Retirement plan
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • 8 hour shift
    • Day shift
    • Holidays
    • Monday to Friday
    • Night shift
    • Overtime
    • Weekends as needed

    Education:

    • High school or equivalent (Required)

    License/Certification:

    • Driver's License (Required)

    Shift availability:

    • Day Shift (Preferred)
    • Night Shift (Preferred)
    • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

    Work Location: Multiple locations

  • 19 Days Ago

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Martin Correctional Institution - Correction Officer
  • Florida Department of Corrections
  • Fort Pierce, FL FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • Agency: Department of Corrections – Martin Correctional Institution. Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER Compensation: Current Base Pay is $1,490.39 bi-weekly ($38,750 annually) The Legislature just a...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Martin Correctional Institution - Correction Officer
  • Florida Department of Corrections
  • Vero Beach, FL FULL_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • Agency: Department of Corrections – Martin Correctional InstitutionBy applying to this job, you are expressly consenting to receive text messages from the Florida Department of CorrectionsWorking Titl...
  • 2 Days Ago

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CORRECTIONAL PROBATION SENIOR OFFICER - 70025798
  • State of Florida
  • FORT PIERCE, FL FULL_TIME
  • Requisition No: 825589 Agency: Department of Corrections Working Title: CORRECTIONAL PROBATION SENIOR OFFICER - 70025798 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 70025798 Salary: $52,624.00 (Minimum ...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Correctional LPN
  • Bond Health
  • Cocoa, FL FULL_TIME
  • Licensed Practical Nurses Needed In Cocoa, FLCorrectional Facility Responsibilities Taking vital signs of patients. Provide COVID-19 vaccinations and administer medication Diagnose and treat heath iss...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Officer
  • New Life Mission formerly Brevard Rescue Mission
  • Melbourne, FL FULL_TIME
  • Donor Relations Officer New Life Mission is looking for a highly motivated, detail-orientated person for our growing nonprofit as we continue to help Brevard County women with children permanently bre...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury
  • Confidential
  • Vero Beach, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Job Description: Glades Talent is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with a foc...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Air Safety Investigator - Remote
  • Piper Aircraft
  • Vero Beach, FL
  • Job Description Air Safety Investigator - Remote (Full Time) Department: All Openings, Administration POSITION SUMMARY: ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Attorney
  • Confidential
  • Melbourne, FL
  • Job Description Job Description Glades Talent is representing a standout Elder Law firm in the Melbourne area looking to...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Loss Prevention Investigator - Orlando
  • Neiman Marcus Group Careers
  • Orlando, FL
  • Neiman Marcus Group is a relationship business that leads with love in everything we do-for our customers, associates, b...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Credentialed 1099 Field Investigator
  • Paragon Systems Inc
  • Melbourne, FL
  • Paragon Investigations sector is procuring credentialed 1099 Independent Contractor Field Investigators for work on the ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Police Officer
  • City of Sebastian, FL
  • Sebastian, FL
  • Salary : $50,009.65 - $94,556.80 Annually Location : Sebastian, Florida Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2324 PO - Contin...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Police Officer
  • City of Melbourne, FL
  • Melbourne, FL
  • Salary: $23.18 - $35.28 Hourly Location : City of Melbourne, FL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 01122 Division: Police O...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Police Officer
  • City of Cocoa, FL
  • Cocoa, FL
  • JOB DESCRIPTION Watch the difference you can make in your community by joining the City of Cocoa Police Department. http...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Palm Bay is a city in Brevard County, Florida. The city's population was 103,190 at the 2010 United States Census, making it the most populous city in the county. It developed at Turkey Creek at its mouth at Indian River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Palm Bay is a principal city of the Palm Bay−Melbourne−Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which had a population of 543,376 at the 2010 census. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 68.8 square miles (178.3 km2), of which 65.7 square miles (170.2 km2) is land and 3.1 square miles (8.1 km2), or 4...
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Income Estimation for Correctional Officer jobs
$40,858 to $50,919
Palm Bay, Florida area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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