Job Description

Requisition No: 832415 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: Correctional Probation Officer-70090447

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70090447 

Salary: $22 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Job Title: CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER - STATEWIDE

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

**OPEN COMPETITIVE**

This is a  statewide ad for  multiple Correctional Probation Officer positions

No experience necessary; all training is provided.

Compensation (before pay additives): $22 Hourly

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.
• Pass a medical examination and drug test.
• Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health insurance and  life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits
• Flexible Schedules
• “Special Risk” retirement multiplier
• Annual salary additive for Broward, Dade, Indian River, Martin, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, or St. Lucie counties.

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.

• 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/or emailed a link within one business day after completing the above steps.)

. You may click the individual circuits to view general information, circuit office locations, leadership, and contact information.

Visit   for more information regarding FDC Probation Careers.

You may also contact the Florida Department of Corrections Statewide Recruitment Center at 866-562-3362 for assistance with the application process. If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. 

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

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