Join the Florida Department of Corrections in a rewarding career as a Correctional Probation Officer. This continuous job announcement will be used to fill vacancies as needed for all Circuit Offices in the State of Florida.
Under the direction of Secretary, Ricky D. Dixon, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) 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, with many opportunities for promotion and professional growth.
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.
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 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. 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.
Benefits:
- Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays
- Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits
- Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance
- Tuition-Free college courses
- 457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
- Tuition Waiver Program
- Criminal Justice Incentivized Pay Program
- Flexible Schedules
- “Special Risk” retirement multiplier
- Annual salary additive for Broward, Dade, Indian River, Martin, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, or St. Lucie counties.