CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT - 70020632

Requisition No: 843679 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER LIEUTENANT - 70020632

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70020632 

Salary:  $59,623.72 (Minimum annually) 

Posting Closing Date: 12/30/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Facility: Okaloosa Correctional Institution

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

Salary will be determined in accordance with current pay procedures.

Correctional Officer Lieutenant vacancy located at:

Okaloosa Correctional Institution

Crestview, Florida (Okaloosa County)

Employees interested in this promotional opportunity must apply 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 profiles will not be considered.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This Correctional Officer Lieutenant position is located at Okaloosa 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 responsibility for 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. Functions as facility manager during non-administrative hours.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Plans, organizes and coordinates the activities of all Correctional Officers and Correctional Officer Sergeants assigned to a shift. Delegates post assignments, specific duty assignments, coordinates leave use and ensures accurate completion of attendance and leave reports. Works with employees to ensure proper security coverage. Conducts periodic individual counseling with staff to outline problem areas and to give additional duties or instructions. May take or recommend non-appealable disciplinary action or recommend appealable disciplinary action to higher level management.

Supervises searches for contraband and makes daily inspections of buildings and grounds. Inspects physical plant for security concerns and to maintain proper sanitation standards. Circulates throughout institution observing officers’ performance. Conducts performance evaluations. Schedules and/or coordinates training programs for subordinates. Conducts continuous training of subordinate staff in security procedures.

Supervises and coordinates body cavity searches as authorized by the Warden, Assistant Warden or Chief Correctional Officer. Authorizes non-emergency applications of use of force per DC Rule 33-3.0065(3).

Supervises inmates at the level of risk they present. Manages inmate housing areas, enforces rules