CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN - 70009790

Requisition No: 842767 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL OFFICER CAPTAIN - 70009790

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70009790 

Salary:  $65,585.26 (Minimum Annually) 

Posting Closing Date: 12/16/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Facility: Taylor 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 Captain vacancy located at:

Taylor Correctional Institution

Perry, Florida (Taylor 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 Captain position is located at Taylor 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