Department of Corrections plans to hire 4000 new prison guards over the next few months

The Florida Department of Corrections plans to hire more than 4,000 correctional officers over the next 3 months.

Correctional officers are responsible for the supervision, care, custody and control of inmates in a correctional institution or facility.

The new hires are to fill existing vacancies and account for projected turnover.

There are state prisons in Franklin, Gulf and Wakulla Counties.

To be eligible to work as a correctional officer you have to be 19 years old and have at least a GED.

If you are already certified in law enforcement you can start working part time immediately – they also pay you while you go to school to get your certification.

Starting pay for a correctional officer is around 32 thousand dollars a year.

To find out more about working at the state prison on Highway 67 in Carrabelle, stop by the prison or call Tamilee babb at the Prison at 697-1108.

You can also get more information about working with the Florida Department of Corrections on-line at fldocjobs.com.

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