Corrections / detention · Posted Jun 30, 2026
Corrections Deputy (Certified)
Pay
$76,558 to $83,129$76,557.98 - $83,129.48 Annually
Closes
Dec 31, 2026Closes Dec 31, 2026
Bonus
None stated
Laterals
Not stated
In the posting's words
The sentences our figures come from.Must be at least 19 years oldMust have a high school diploma or equivalentLong Term Cap Step 9 $96,272.48Must be Florida Corrections Certified or currently enrolled in EOTThe posting
From GovernmentJobs.com · read Oct 1, 2026 · originalThe corrections deputy will be responsible for a wide variety of duties including, but not limited to, care, custody, and control of inmates; assist and facilitate access in rehabilitation, recovery, and reentry of inmates; escorting inmates to and from their housing locations; overseeing various inmate activities to include hospital watches; controlling and resolving inmate incidents; conducting searches, monitoring security, and conducting inmate counts; preventing escapes; participating in facility transports; preparing appropriate reports; mentoring and counseling inmates; responding to inmate requests; responding to emergencies; and performing any other related duties as needed.
Tasks: Complete assignments as directed, maintain work areas, inmate movement, interaction with inmates, searches, patrol work areas, conduct inmate intake procedures, written reports, supervise inmates, maintaining and updating logs, report security breaches, responds to emergency situations, use of restraint devices, direct supervision.
Must be at least 19 years old
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Applicants who do not possess an Associate's Degree or equivalent must successfully complete the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test and achieve a score of 267 or higher in Verbal Skills and 241 or higher in Quantitative Skills (math).
Must be a US citizen
Must be Florida Corrections Certified or currently enrolled in EOT
Must have a valid driver license
PG 05 2190.5 Annual Hours Long Term Cap Step 9 $96,272.48
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