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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER (STATEWIDE)

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This is a statewide advertisement for multiple vacancies. You will be able to select your preferred work location in the Security Background Questionnaire. No experience necessary; all training is provided.

ABOUT FDC:

The Florida Department of Corrections is the 3rd largest state prison system in the country. With over 150 facilities statewide and more than 22,000 staff members, it's the state's largest agency. 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.

Correctional Probation Officers (CPOs) are essential to public safety and the rehabilitation of offenders in the communities they serve. CPOs are trained professionals responsible for investigating, supervising, counseling, assessing, and/or classifying offenders.

COMPENSATION: $22 Hourly as a Trainee, $23.14 as a Certified Correctional Probation Officer

CPOs receive an additional salary additive of $2,739.88 annually for Competitive Area Differential (CAD) while assigned to Palm Beach, Dade and/or Broward county; approximately $1,700.00 annually while assigned to Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and/or St. Lucie County; and approximately $7,739.88 annually while assigned to Monroe County.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States, notwithstanding any laws of the State to the contrary.
• Have a valid driver's license.
• Must not have any felony convictions, misdemeanors involving perjury or false statement, or dishonorable discharge from U.S. military service. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
• Pass a medical examination and drug test.
• Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation.

BENEFITS:

• Paid Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay
• Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Prescription Drug benefits.
• Dental, Vision, and Other Supplemental Plans (Disability, Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization, Intensive Care)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457B)
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Criminal Justice Incentive Program (CJIP)
• "Special Risk" Class Retirement Multiplier
• Annual Uniform Allowance
• Flexible Schedules
• Annual salary additive for Broward, Dade, Indian River, Martin, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, or St. Lucie counties.
• Retirees may be considered for re-employment with FDC after six calendar months and will receive both salary and retirement benefits

By applying to this advertisement, you are expressly agreeing to receive text messages from the Florida Department of Corrections about your application.

NEXT STEPS TO BECOMING A CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER:

• Step 1 - Complete the State of Florida application. (Click "Apply Now" on this page.)
• Step 2 - Submit a Security Background Questionnaire, which authorizes the agency to complete a background check (If you have not already completed Step 2, you will be texted and emailed a link within one business day after completing Step 1.)