CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER STATEWIDE 1

Correctional Probation Officer Statewide 1

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.

The Florida Department of Corrections is the third 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. 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. 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" 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:

• Complete the State of Florida application.
• Submit a Security Background Questionnaire that authorizes the agency to complete a background check.

Locations: Tallahassee, Daytona Beach, Wauchula, Crestview, Plant City, Miami, Tampa, Arcadia, Perry, Bunnell, Naples, Stuart, Lakeland, Titusville, Lake City, Milton, Orlando, Largo, Bradenton, Monticello, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Yulee, Inverness, Starke, Palatka, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Chipley, St. Augustine, Miami, Daytona Beach, Okeechobee, Crawfordville, Madison, Panama City, Lauderdale Lakes, Casselberry, Chiefland, Marathon, Green Cove Springs, Vero Beach, Sarasota, Clearwater, Pensacola, Lauderdale Lakes, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Islamorada, Ft Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Old Town, Orlando, Marianna, New Port Richey, Cocoa, Melbourne, Tallahassee, Winter Haven, Melbourne, Brooksville, Miami Gardens, Live Oak, Haines City, Ft Myers, Miami, Labelle, Sebring, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Bartow, Pensacola, Tampa, Bushnell, Osprey, DeFuniak Springs, Tallahassee, Pinellas Park, Tavares, Gainesville, Quincy, Kissimmee, Tallahassee, DeLand, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Gibsonton, Leesburg, Tampa, Key West, Belle Glade, Fort Lauderdale, Ocala, Punta Gorda, Fort Pierce, Kissimmee, Lake Wales, Daytona Beach, Panama City, Tallahassee, Florida City, Dade City

Correctional Probation Officer Statewide 1

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.

The Florida Department of Corrections is the third 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. 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. 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" 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:

• Complete the State of Florida application.
• Submit a Security Background Questionnaire that authorizes the agency to complete a background check.

Locations: Tallahassee, Daytona Beach, Wauchula, Crestview, Plant City, Miami, Tampa, Arcadia, Perry, Bunnell, Naples, Stuart, Lakeland, Titusville, Lake City, Milton, Orlando, Largo, Bradenton, Monticello, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Yulee, Inverness, Starke, Palatka, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Jacksonville, Chipley, St. Augustine, Miami, Daytona Beach, Okeechobee, Crawfordville, Madison, Panama City, Lauderdale Lakes, Casselberry, Chiefland, Marathon, Green Cove Springs, Vero Beach, Sarasota, Clearwater, Pensacola, Lauderdale Lakes, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Islamorada, Ft Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Old Town, Orlando, Marianna, New Port Richey, Cocoa, Melbourne, Tallahassee, Winter Haven, Melbourne, Brooksville, Miami Gardens, Live Oak, Haines City, Ft Myers, Miami, Labelle, Sebring, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, Bartow, Pensacola, Tampa, Bushnell, Osprey, DeFuniak Springs, Tallahassee, Pinellas Park, Tavares, Gainesville, Quincy, Kissimmee, Tallahassee, DeLand, Pensacola, Tallahassee, Gibsonton, Leesburg, Tampa, Key West, Belle Glade, Fort Lauderdale, Ocala, Punta Gorda, Fort Pierce, Kissimmee, Lake Wales, Daytona Beach, Panama City, Tallahassee, Florida City, Dade City

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