Lowell Correctional Institution now hiring certified and non-certified correctional officers

June 2, 2021

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Lowell Correctional Institution, located at 11120 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, is now hiring certified and non-certified correctional officers.

Lowell Correctional Institution offers rewarding correctional officer career opportunities. Becoming a correctional officer in Florida means you are joining a family of hardworking men and women who are dedicated to ensuring public safety throughout the state. Once you join, there are many career advancement steps that progress from Correctional Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, and Colonel. From there management positions include Assistant Wardens and Wardens. Correctional Officers might also have the opportunity to join special teams such as Rapid Response Teams, Crisis Response Team, Interdiction Units, K-9 Units, and many other special team opportunities.

Standard 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
Promotional Opportunities
Tuition-Free college courses
457 Tax Deferred Retirement Plan
Correctional Officers and Probation Officers May Also Receive:
“Special Risk” retirement multiplier
Criminal Justice Incentive Pay (CJIP)
Annual uniform and shoe allowance (Correctional Officer only)

Salary Information:

Trainee Officer: $30,150.38 annually
Certified Officer: $33,500.22 annually
Annual uniform and shoe allowance of $325.00.
Criminal Justice Incentive Pay up to $1,560.00 annually ($130.00 per month).

Job Description:

Supervise inmates, Observe traffic in and around the compound Monitor, supervise and screen inmate visitor traffic. Make periodic patrols of quarters and work areas. Maintain proper security of inmates being transported. Maintain knowledge of communication and other electronic equipment. Maintain and demonstrate proficiency in the use and care of firearms, restraint methods, and equipment, and emergency measures. Maintain a record of equipment, supplies, and other items Check inmate mail for possible contraband.

Qualifications:

Be at least 18 years of age. Be a citizen of the United States notwithstanding any laws of the State to the contrary. Be a high school graduate or its “equivalent.” Be able to pass a background investigation and not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement. Be able to pass a medical examination. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must not have a dishonorable characterization of military service.

The application is a two-step process: