Florida Department of Corrections

6901 State Road 62, Bowling Green, FL 33834

(863) 767-3090

Warden T. Sager

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Florida Law Enforcement Academy

Full-Time

Yes

12:00AM to 8:30AM, 8:00AM to 4:30PM, and 4:00PM to 12:30AM

$48,620 to start with the opportunity to promote up to Warden and make over $100,000 a year.

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
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

Step 1

Click the link fldoc.prod.simpligov.com/prod/portal/ShowWorkFlow/AnonymousEmbed/459c4510-8261-402f-a02d-7bfa3153b91a to complete the Correctional Officer Supplemental Application.
This is where you choose Hardee CI.
***Please ensure you apply using your entire legal name to include your legal first name, full middle name (not middle initial), double last names, hyphenated last names, etc. Double check all information you enter before submitting. Not submitting your legal & accurate information will result in your application being closed.

Step 2 – Click CORRECTIONAL OFFICER STATEWIDE 1 Job Details | State of Florida to complete the State of Florida application.
Scroll to bottom of page and select "Apply Now" > Create an Account > Ensure you complete and submit.

Once you have completed BOTH steps above, we will be in touch soon to schedule an interview.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Be at least 18 years of age (no maximum age restriction)
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.