OPS CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE 1 1

Date:  Jun 30, 2026

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Requisition No: 878812 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: OPS CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE 1 1

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 70911111 

Salary:  $22 

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

OPS CORRECTIONAL OFFICER

**OPEN COMPETITIVE**

This is a statewide advertisement for part-time OPS Correctional Officers to fill multiple vacancies**.** OPS Correctional Officers will be limited to no more than 25.5 hours per week.

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.

Once you join the FDC, many career advancement opportunities are available, from an entry-level Correctional Officer to Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, and Colonel. From there, management positions include Assistant Wardens and Wardens. Correctional Officers can also join special teams such as Rapid Response, Crisis Response, Interdiction Units, K-9 Units, and many other special team opportunities.

COMPENSATION: $22.00 Hourly

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.
• 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.
• Recently Retired? Effective July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; on the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions for working as an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

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.

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, 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.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Visit: for additional information about the position as well as hiring bonuses available at select locations.

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., the 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: 

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 PERRY, FL, US, 32347 TRENTON, FL, US, 32693 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32833 BLOUNTSTOWN, FL, US, 32424 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32514 MONTICELLO, FL, US, 32344 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33955 MADISON, FL, US, 32340 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209 ALTHA, FL, US, 32421 BRANFORD, FL, US, 32008 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33541 LABELLE, FL, US, 33935 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32221 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32626 WEWAHITCHKA, FL, US, 32465 EDGEWATER, FL, US, 32141 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32326 HAVANA, FL, US, 32333 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34266 MIAMI, FL, US, 33169 DORAL, FL, US, 33126 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32808 SNEADS, FL, US, 32460 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32608 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32539 BONIFAY, FL, US, 32425 LAKE BUTLER, FL, US, 32054 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32219 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32407 BRONSON, FL, US, 32621 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34715 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901 MIAMI, FL, US, 33166 CARRABELLE, FL, US, 32322 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32819 MAYO, FL, US, 32066 OCALA, FL, US, 34482 MIAMI, FL, US, 33174 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34972 SANDERSON, FL, US, 32087 BRANDON, FL, US, 33511 IMMOKALEE, FL, US, 34142 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32827 PERRY, FL, US, 32348 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32244 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32831 OCALA, FL, US, 34479 NAVARRE, FL, US, 32566 MIAMI, FL, US, 33194 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32131 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 BOWLING GREEN, FL, US, 33834 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32607 MALONE, FL, US, 32445 MIAMI, FL, US, 33178 DORAL, FL, US, 33166 JASPER, FL, US, 32052 BUSHNELL, FL, US, 33513 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34974 LAWTEY, FL, US, 32058 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32259 MIAMI, FL, US, 33176 MILTON, FL, US, 32583 BRISTOL, FL, US, 32321 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202 CROSS CITY, FL, US, 32628 INDIANTOWN, FL, US, 34956 CENTURY, FL, US, 32535 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32835 POLK CITY, FL, US, 33868 CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32083 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32807 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 CRAWFORDVILLE, FL, US, 32327 MIAMI, FL, US, 33177 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32810 LABELLE, FL, US, 33975 FLORIDA CITY, FL, US, 33034 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32060 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee

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For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.