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Certified Correctional Officer

MTC

Quincy, FLFull-time$23.46/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$23.46/hr
Location
Quincy, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Correctional Officer Certificate Of CompletionFlorida Driver's License

Job overview

The Certified Correctional Officer reports to a designated sergeant and is responsible for inmate custody and discipline in compliance with facility, company, and agency standards. The role includes maintaining facility security, supervising inmates, responding to emergencies, and supporting assigned facility operations. MTC seeks certified correctional officers for its Gadsden Correctional Facility in Quincy, Florida.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Contraband SearchFacility SecurityInmate SupervisionPat and Strip SearchesInmate TransportFirst AidUse of ForceFirearmsChemical AgentsPositive Behavior Modeling

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentBasic Recruit Training CourseCorrectional Officer Certificate of CompletionFlorida Driver's LicenseAcceptable Driving RecordAnnual in-Service Training

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

PAY: $23.46/hr.

Location: 6044 Greensboro Highway Quincy, Florida 32351

Status: Full Time, 8hrs shifts, 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am

Benefit package includes:

  • Health/dental/vision/life insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid time off (PTO)

  • 9 paid holidays

  • Opportunities for job advancement

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the Gadsden Correctional Facility in Quincy, Florida , our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life. Now hiring Certified Correctional Officers Only

Position Summary:

Reports to the designated sergeant. Responsible for the custody and discipline of inmates in the facility in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) and Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) directives.

Essential Functions:

  1. Search for contraband and provide facility security.

  2. Count, provide meals, and supervise inmates in housing, work and other areas.

  3. Maintain the secure custody and security of inmates including observation of inmates, which includes climbing stairs, long periods of sitting, standing and walking.

  4. Perform specific security functions including ‘pat’ and ‘strip’ searches’, by squatting and bending to perform such functions.

  5. Transfer and transport inmates by walking or riding in vehicles. Restrain and secure assaultive inmates, as needed.

  6. Prepare and maintain records, forms, and reports.

  7. Read, review and properly apply information found in inmate records which is related to the health and safety of the inmate, and for the security of facility and the facility staff.

  8. Perform specific duties if assigned to the following areas: commissary, property, transportation, education, food service, recreation, escort/roving, mailroom, laundry, visiting room, booking, mobile patrol, main control, law library, housing, special management area, and intake.

  9. If assigned to the food services area, assist in instructing inmates assigned to food services in the safe, hygienic method of preparing and serving appetizing, correctly proportioned meals in accordance with pre-planned menus.

  10. Respond to emergencies to search for inmates, administer first aid at the emergency site, carry an injured or unconscious offender, and perform use of force procedures, including the use of chemical agents and firearms in accordance with company policy and agency guidelines. Must be able to hear calls for and call out for help.

  11. Comply with policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

  12. It is expected that the incumbent will work overtime when directed to do so.

  13. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.

  14. Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of the basic recruit training course for correctional officers required. Must be eligible for or possess a current employment Certificate of Completion for Correctional Officers meeting the certification standards as established by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Valid driver's license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements:

Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through [email protected] or 801-693-2888.

Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here (https://www.mtctrains.com/)

How this job compares

Set against the 1,651 open Security Officer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$23.46/hr
  • Florida median$18–19/hr56 hourly ranges
  • US median$20–21/hr1,192 hourly ranges

This rate, $23.46/hr, is 27% above the Florida median midpoint ($18/hr) — in the top quarter of Security Officer hourly ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 85 open Security Officer jobs in Florida and 1,651 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
Security Officer postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 3 years (533 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 884 of the 1,651 open Security Officer jobs (54%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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