FDC Announces Up To $6,000 Hiring Bonus For New Hire Correctional Officers At Select Locations

FDC Announces Up To $6,000 Hiring Bonus For New Hire Correctional Officers At Select Locations TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is pleased to announce a $5,000 hiring bonus offered at 15 correctional institutions across the state. The hiring bonus adds to the numerous incentives and benefits of becoming a state correctional officer with FDC. The 18 institutions already offering a $1,000 bonus include the $5,000 hiring bonus as an added incentive   "Thanks to Governor DeSantis’ continued support of public safety, we can continue to provide incentives to those seeking a meaningful career in public safety," said Florida Department of Corrections Assistant Deputy Secretary of Institutions Hope Gartman. "There has never been a better time to join our Agency and serve the great state of Florida through a career in corrections. Whether you’re just starting out, or looking for a new direction, our Agency offers stability, purpose, and the resources needed to succeed.”   FDC correctional officers start at $22 an hour and receive paid training, high-risk retirement benefits, ample opportunities for career advancement, as well as the array of comprehensive benefits offered to State of Florida employees.    Once certified by FDC Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission, new FDC correctional officers are eligible to receive bonuses at the following institutions:    INSTITUTIONS $1,000 NEW HIRE BONUS $5,000 ADDITIONAL BONUS Apalachee CI (Sneads) X X Calhoun CI (Blountstown) X   Columbia CI (Lake City) X X Dade CI (Florida City) X   Florida State Prison (Raiford) X X Franklin CI (Carabelle) X X Gulf CI (Wewahitchka) X X Hamilton CI (Jasper) X X Jackson CI (Malone) X X Liberty CI (Bristol) X X Mayo CI (Mayo) X   Northwest Florida Reception Center (Chipley) X X Okeechobee CI (Okeechobee) X X Reception and Medical Center (Lake Butler)   X Santa Rosa CI (Milton) X   Suwannee CI (Live Oak)   X Taylor CI (Perry) X X Union CI (Starke) X X Wakulla CI (Crawfordville) X X   To learn more about FDC's career opportunities, visit FLDOCJOBS.com.

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