Job Description

OPS - CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE

Date:  Jun 1, 2025

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our  E-Verify Website .

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 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Job Title: OPS CERTIFIED CORRECTIONAL OFFICER 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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:  TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 BLOUNTSTOWN, FL, US, 32424 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32810 BOWLING GREEN, FL, US, 33834 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32608 BRISTOL, FL, US, 32321 SANDERSON, FL, US, 32087 BONIFAY, FL, US, 32425 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32626 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32827 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32808 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32833 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32831 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32202 FLORIDA CITY, FL, US, 33034 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32607 BRANDON, FL, US, 33511 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32609 NAVARRE, FL, US, 32566 CARRABELLE, FL, US, 32322 PERRY, FL, US, 32348 POLK CITY, FL, US, 33868 INDIANTOWN, FL, US, 34956 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33541 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32835 BRANFORD, FL, US, 32008 LAWTEY, FL, US, 32058 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209 CRAWFORDVILLE, FL, US, 32327 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32539 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32641 TRENTON, FL, US, 32693 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32219 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34972 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34974 OCALA, FL, US, 34482 LAKE BUTLER, FL, US, 32054 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32221 WEWAHITCHKA, FL, US, 32465 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32244 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32807 BUSHNELL, FL, US, 33513 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32060 CENTURY, FL, US, 32535 EDGEWATER, FL, US, 32141 MIAMI, FL, US, 33178 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32819 MONTICELLO, FL, US, 32344 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32083 HAVANA, FL, US, 32333 DORAL, FL, US, 33166 LABELLE, FL, US, 33975 MIAMI, FL, US, 33166 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34715 ALTHA, FL, US, 32421 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 MADISON, FL, US, 32340 PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, US, 32407 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33955 PERRY, FL, US, 32347 IMMOKALEE, FL, US, 34142 MIAMI, FL, US, 33174 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32131 CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428 MAYO, FL, US, 32066 CROSS CITY, FL, US, 32628 MIAMI, FL, US, 33194 BRONSON, FL, US, 32621 SNEADS, FL, US, 32460 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32611 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825 MIAMI, FL, US, 33176 OCALA, FL, US, 34479 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34266 MALONE, FL, US, 32445 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405 MIAMI, FL, US, 33169 JASPER, FL, US, 32052 MIAMI, FL, US, 33177 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32259 DORAL, FL, US, 33126 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32514 LABELLE, FL, US, 33935 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 MILTON, FL, US, 32583

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee

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