The Florida Department of Corrections offers rewarding correctional officer career opportunities. 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 steps that progress from Correctional Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major and Colonel. From there management positions include Assistant Wardens and Wardens. Correctional Officers have the opportunity to join special teams such as Rapid Response Teams, Crisis Response Team, Interdiction Units, K-9 Units and many other special team opportunities.
3 job(s) at Florida Department of Corrections (Hernando Correctional Institution)
Florida Department of Corrections (Hernando Correctional Institution)
Brooksville, FL 34604, USA
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
Jun 25, 2025
Full time
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
Florida Department of Corrections (Hernando Correctional Institution)
Brooksville 34604
SALARY INFORMATION
Starting at $22/hr.
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.
Annual uniform and shoe allowance of $325.00.
Criminal Justice Incentive Pay up to $1,560.00 annually ($130.00 per month)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise inmates.
Observe traffic in and around the compound.
Monitor, supervise and screen inmate visitor traffic.
Make periodic patrols of quarters and work areas.
Maintain proper security of inmates being transported.
Maintain knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment.
Maintain and demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms, restraint methods and equipment and emergency measures.
Maintain a record of equipment, supplies and other items.
Check inmate mail for possible contraband.
Nov 12, 2024
Full time
SALARY INFORMATION
Starting at $22/hr.
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.
Annual uniform and shoe allowance of $325.00.
Criminal Justice Incentive Pay up to $1,560.00 annually ($130.00 per month)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise inmates.
Observe traffic in and around the compound.
Monitor, supervise and screen inmate visitor traffic.
Make periodic patrols of quarters and work areas.
Maintain proper security of inmates being transported.
Maintain knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment.
Maintain and demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms, restraint methods and equipment and emergency measures.
Maintain a record of equipment, supplies and other items.
Check inmate mail for possible contraband.
Florida Department of Corrections (Hernando Correctional Institution)
Brooksville, FL 34604, USA
SALARY INFORMATION
Starting at $22/hr.
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.
Annual uniform and shoe allowance of $325.00.
Criminal Justice Incentive Pay up to $1,560.00 annually ($130.00 per month)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise inmates.
Observe traffic in and around the compound.
Monitor, supervise and screen inmate visitor traffic.
Make periodic patrols of quarters and work areas.
Maintain proper security of inmates being transported.
Maintain knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment.
Maintain and demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms, restraint methods and equipment and emergency measures.
Maintain a record of equipment, supplies and other items.
Check inmate mail for possible contraband.
Sep 01, 2024
Full time
SALARY INFORMATION
Starting at $22/hr.
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.
Annual uniform and shoe allowance of $325.00.
Criminal Justice Incentive Pay up to $1,560.00 annually ($130.00 per month)
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise inmates.
Observe traffic in and around the compound.
Monitor, supervise and screen inmate visitor traffic.
Make periodic patrols of quarters and work areas.
Maintain proper security of inmates being transported.
Maintain knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment.
Maintain and demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms, restraint methods and equipment and emergency measures.
Maintain a record of equipment, supplies and other items.
Check inmate mail for possible contraband.