Job Description
Requisition No: 844260
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: OPS - CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 70090448
Salary: $22
Posting Closing Date: 06/30/2025
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Job Title: OPS CERTIFIED CORRECTIONAL OFFICER
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
**OPEN COMPETITIVE**
Compensation: $22.00 Hourly
This is an open advertisement for OPS Certified Correctional Officer (part-time) applicants for Institutions Statewide. OPS Correctional Officers will be limited to no more than 25.5 hours per week , and must meet the following hiring requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be certified as a Correctional Officer in Florida.
Must have an active certification in good standing.
Be at least 18 years of age (no age limit).
Be a United States Citizen.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, nor have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. 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.
Note: Part-time OPS (25.5 hours or less) employees are not eligible for personal leave or health benefits.
By applying to this advertisement, you are expressly agreeing to receive text messages from the Florida Department of Corrections about your application.
To be considered for the position, you must complete both steps below.
Below are the next steps to becoming a Correctional Officer: Step 1 - Complete the State of Florida application. (Click "Apply Now" on this page.)
Step 2 - Submit a Security Background Questionnaire that authorizes the agency to complete a background check (You will be texted and emailed a link within one business day after completing the above steps.)
Visit for additional information about working for the Florida Department of Corrections. You may also contact the Florida Department of Corrections Recruitment Center at 866-562-3362 for assistance with your application process. If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Only electronic applications will be accepted.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
Location: State of Florida
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time,