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CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN - 70033201

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Compensation
$66K/yr
Location
Florida City, FL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

MyFlorida is hiring a CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN - 70033201. The State Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Officer Captain at Dade Correctional Institution in Florida City, FL. This internal promotional role requires supervising officers, managing security, conducting training, and handling emergency and crisis situations while adhering to state regulations.

Key focus areas include Supervise correctional officers and sergeants across security posts, Delegate post and duty assignments and coordinate leave usage, and Conduct periodic counseling and performance evaluations for staff.

Successful candidates bring Current FDC Employee, Must Be 18+, and Citizen Of The United States. Important skills include Supervising Correctional Officers, Supervising Correctional Officer Sergeants, Planning Activities, Organizing Activities, Coordinating Activities, and Delegating Post Assignments.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Supervising Correctional OfficersSupervising Correctional Officer SergeantsPlanning ActivitiesOrganizing ActivitiesCoordinating ActivitiesDelegating Post AssignmentsDelegating Specific Duty AssignmentsCoordinating Leave UseEnsuring Accurate Completion of Attendance and Leave ReportsWorking With Lead Officers to Ensure Proper Security CoverageConducting Periodic Individual Counseling With StaffSupervising Searches for ContrabandMaking Daily Inspections of Buildings and GroundsInspecting Physical Plant for Security ConcernsMaintaining Proper Sanitation StandardsFunctioning as Facility Manager During Non-Administrative HoursObserving Employees' PerformanceConducting Performance EvaluationsScheduling Training Programs for SubordinatesCoordinating Training Programs for SubordinatesConducting Continuous Training of Subordinate Staff in Security ProceduresTaking Non-Appealable Disciplinary ActionRecommending Appealable Disciplinary ActionSupervising and Coordinating Body Cavity SearchesAuthorizing Non-Emergency Applications of Use of ForceSupervising Inmates Commensurate With the Level of Risk They PresentManaging Inmate Housing AreasEnforcing RulesEnforcing Sanitation StandardsTransporting Inmates Using Approved RestraintsObserving Relevant Laws, Policies and Procedures for Inmate TransportConducting Accurate Head CountsMaintaining Custody and Control Over Inmates at Appointments Outside the Secured PerimeterEscorting Inmates Within the Secured PerimeterInventorying Personal PropertyIssuing ReceiptsCrisis Intervention FunctionsSubduing Violent or Uncooperative InmatesDefending Persons Against AttackPreventing EscapesUsing Approved Deadly or Non-Deadly ForceMaintaining Facility SecurityPerforming Contraband Searches of Male or Female InmatesPerforming Contraband Searches of Other PersonsVisual Inspection of Body CavitiesObserving Inmate Behavior to Identify Inmates Exhibiting Mental or Emotional DisordersUsing Counseling TechniquesReferral Action as Outlined in Written Policies or GuidelinesProviding Emergency Assistance During EmergenciesProviding Emergency Assistance During DisastersObservational SkillsCrisis InterventionUse of ForceFirst AidCounseling TechniquesSecurity ProceduresInventory ManagementSupervisionTraining Coordination

Qualifications

Must Be 18+United States CitizenshipHigh School Diploma or EquivalentBasic Recruit Training Completed1+ Years Certified Officer ExperienceNo Suspension Past 12 MonthsNo Involuntary Demotion Past 24 MonthsPerformance Rating 3.00+ Past 3 Fiscal YearsVeterans Preference Eligibility

Full job description

CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN - 70033201

Date: Aug 4, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) .

Requisition No: 880881

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN - 70033201

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70033201

Salary: $65,585.26 (Minimum Annually)

Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Facility: Dade Correctional Institution

This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current FDC employees will be considered.

Probationary Lieutenants and/or permanent Sergeants are encouraged to apply and may be considered for this advertisement

Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures.

Correctional Officer Captain vacancy located at:

Dade Correctional Institution

Florida City, Florida (Miami-Dade County)

Employees interested in this promotional opportunitymustapply 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 profileswill notbe considered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

  • 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.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

ThisCorrectional Officer Captainposition is located at Dade Correctional Institution. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code.

The Officer assigned to this position has the responsibility of supervising Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to any security post on any of the established shifts. This position serves as the initial Commander during emergency situations. Also plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of all Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to a shift.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Delegates post assignments, specific duty assignments, coordinates leave use and ensures accurate completion of attendance and leave reports. Works with lead officers to ensure proper security coverage. Conducts periodic individual counseling with staff to outline problem areas and give additional duties or instructions.

Supervises searches for contraband and makes daily inspections of buildings and grounds. Inspects physical plant for security concerns and to maintain proper sanitation standards. Functions as facility manager during non-administrative hours.

Circulates throughout institution observing employees’ performance. Conducts performance evaluations. Schedules and/or coordinates training programs for subordinates. Conducts continuous training of subordinate staff in security procedures and performance. Takes and recommends non-appealable disciplinary action and recommends appealable disciplinary action to higher level management.

Supervises and coordinates body cavity searches as authorized by the Warden. Authorizes non-emergency applications of use of force. Supervises 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 and issues receipts.

Performs crisis intervention functions to include but not limited to subduing violent or uncooperative inmates, defending persons against attack, or preventing escapes, using approved deadly or non-deadly force, restraints or other approved methods. Maintains facility security. This includes performing contraband searches of either male or female inmates and other persons (both clothed and unclothed). This will include the visual inspection of body cavities and possible exposure to body fluids.

Observes inmate behavior to identify inmates exhibiting mental or emotional disorders, using counseling techniques or referral action as outlined in written policies or guidelines.

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, security of inmates and/or areas in accordance with the emergency situation

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. Must have good observational skills.

Maintains proper inventory records. Issues and receives property and equipment.

Attends mandatory and other training.

Performs other related duties as required.

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please contact SSU Promotions at850-717-3771 .

If you are experiencing technical difficulties applying online, please contact the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287 .

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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

FLORIDA CITY, FL, US, 33034

Nearest Major Market:Miami

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