CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER STATEWIDE 1 1

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CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER STATEWIDE 1 1

Date: Sep 25, 2026

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Requisition No:

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER STATEWIDE 1 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $22/HR

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER (STATEWIDE)

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This is a statewide advertisement for multiple vacancies. You will be able to select your preferred work location in the Security Background Questionnaire. No experience necessary; all training is provided.

ABOUT FDC:

The Florida Department of Corrections is the 3rd largest state prison system in the country. With over 150 facilities statewide and more than 22,000 staff members, it’s the state’s largest agency. Becoming a correctional officer with FDC means you are joining a family of hardworking men and women who are dedicated to ensuring public safety throughout Florida.

Correctional Probation Officers (CPOs) are essential to public safety and the rehabilitation of offenders in the communities they serve. CPOs are trained professionals responsible for investigating, supervising, counseling, assessing, and/or classifying offenders.

COMPENSATION : $22 Hourly as a Trainee, $23.14 as a Certified Correctional Probation Officer

CPOs receive an additional salary additive of $2,739.88 annually for Competitive Area Differential (CAD) while assigned to Palm Beach, Dade and/or Broward county; approximately $1,700.00 annually while assigned to Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and/or St. Lucie County; and approximately $7,739.88 annually while assigned to Monroe County.

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.

Must not have any felony convictions, misdemeanors involving perjury or false statement, or dishonorable discharge from U.S. military service. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.

Pass a medical examination and drug test.

Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation.

BENEFITS:

Paid Annual Leave ( , Sick Leave ( , and Holiday Pay (

Health Insurance , Life Insurance ( , and Prescription Drug ( benefits.

Dental ( , Vision ( , and Other Supplemental Plans (Disability, Accident, Cancer, Hospitalization, Intensive Care) (

Deferred Compensation Plan (457B)

Tuition Waiver Program (

Criminal Justice Incentive Program (CJIP)

“Special Risk” Class Retirement Multiplier

Annual Uniform Allowance

Flexible Schedules

Annual salary additive for Broward, Dade, Indian River, Martin, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, or St. Lucie counties.

Retirees may be considered for re-employment with FDC after six calendar months and will receive both salary and retirement benefits

By applying to this advertisement, you are expressly agreeing to receive text messages from the Florida Department of Corrections about your application.

NEXT STEPS TO BECOMING A CORRECTIONAL PROBATION OFFICER:

Step 1 - Complete the State of Florida application. (Click “Apply Now” on this page.)

Step 2 - Submit a Security Background Questionnaire, which authorizes the agency to complete a background check (If you have not already completed Step 2, you will be texted and emailed a link within one business day after completing Step 1.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Click here to view the Circuit and Regional Office Map ( . You may click the individual circuits to view general information, circuit office locations, leadership, and contact information.

Visit for more information regarding FDC Probation Careers.

You may also contact the Florida Department of Corrections Statewide Recruitment Center at for assistance with the application process. If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at .

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity 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 ( ). 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 , F.S., the 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.

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 ( ). 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 , 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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 LEESBURG, FL, US, 34748 FLORIDA CITY, FL, US, 33034 CASSELBERRY, FL, US, 32707 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33415 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209 MIAMI GARDENS, FL, US, 33056 DELAND, FL, US, 32724 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32818 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32514 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32505 NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, US, 34654 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 GAINESVILLE, FL, US, 32601 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34266 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33880 SEBRING, FL, US, 33870 NAPLES, FL, US, 31112 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32448 BUNNELL, FL, US, 32110 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33311 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32822 JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32207 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32064 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117 TITUSVILLE, FL, US, 32780 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601 MIAMI, FL, US, 33128 LABELLE, FL, US, 33935 COCOA, FL, US, 32922 TAMPA, FL, US, 33617 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32805 BELLE GLADE, FL, US, 33430 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33311 ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32084 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32626 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33801 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34205 STUART, FL, US, 34994 GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL, US, 32043 MIAMI, FL, US, 33186 BARTOW, FL, US, 33830 ISLAMORADA, FL, US, 33036 TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 MADISON, FL, US, 32340 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32055 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315 PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 QUINCY, FL, US, 32351 DADE CITY, FL, US, 33523 TAVARES, FL, US, 32278 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33950 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32405 PLANT CITY, FL, US, 33563 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32935 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34974 LARGO, FL, US, 33778 TAMPA, FL, US, 33612 BUSHNELL, FL, US, 33513 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 PINELLAS PARK, FL, US, 33781 MILTON, FL, US, 32570 TAMPA, FL, US, 33614 YULEE, FL, US, 32097 CRAWFORDVILLE, FL, US, 32327 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34741 MIAMI, FL, US, 33147 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33313 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33765 PERRY, FL, US, 32347 WAUCHULA, FL, US, 33873 OSPREY, FL, US, 34229 MONTICELLO, FL, US, 32344 PANAMA CITY, FL, US, 32404 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32536 MARATHON, FL, US, 33050 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 KISSIMMEE, FL, US, 34744 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33853 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32504 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33813 STARKE, FL, US, 32091 INVERNESS, FL, US, 34450 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33445 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 MELBOURNE, FL, US, 32901 CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428 HAINES CITY, FL, US, 33844 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 OCALA, FL, US, 34474 OLD TOWN, FL, US, 32680 TARPON SPRINGS, FL, US, 34689 KEY WEST, FL, US, 33040 GIBSONTON, FL, US, 33534

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee

Worksite address

tallahassee, FL, 32318, US

Who can apply

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