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 $1,000 hiring bonus at select correctional institutions across the state. The hiring bonus adds to the numerous incentives and benefits of becoming a state correctional officer with FDC. Institutions already offering a $5,000 bonus will be adding the hiring bonus as an additional incentive, totaling $6,000.   "Thanks to Governor DeSantis’ continued support of public safety, we can provide incentives to those seeking a meaningful career," 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 to succeed.”   FDC correctional officers receive a starting salary of $48,620, 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 officers 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 RETENTION 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 (Carrabelle) 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 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 hiring and retention bonuses please see the attached infographic here.    To learn more about FDC's career opportunities, visit FLDOCJOBS.com.    ###

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