Come join the Florida Department of Corrections in a rewarding career as a Correctional Probation Officer in Region 3! This continuous job announcement will be used to fill vacancies as needed for all Circuit Offices in the Region.
Correctional Probation Officers (CPOs) are essential to public safety and the rehabilitation of offenders in communities they serve. CPOs are trained professionals responsible for investigating, supervising, counseling, assessing, and/or classifying offenders.
Annual Salary: $41,600.00
Counties served by Region III: Orange & Osceola
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 certain misdemeanor crimes.
- Pass a medical examination and drug test.
- Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
To be considered for this position, you must do the following:
Complete the State of Florida People First profile/application through (People First).
Complete the behavioral assessment that you will automatically be directed to upon the completion/submission of your People First application.
Complete the Supplemental Application (within one business day of applying you will receive a link to the supplemental application via email. Please ensure you check your spam folder).
Please visit http://www.dc.state.fl.us/cc/region3.html for additional information about Community Corrections in Circuit 9 including a map, an overview of responsibility, leadership, and contact information.
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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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $41,600.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Orlando, FL 32814: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Orlando, FL 32814
