SECURITY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 70015813

Requisition No: 876605 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: SECURITY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 70015813

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70015813 

Salary:  $64,890.28 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 06/03/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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 WORKING TITLE: SECURITY OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Bureau of Security Operations.

The mission of the Bureau of Security Operations in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to ensure the safety and security of correctional institutions, staff, inmates, and the public.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Oversee and coordinate the inmate drug testing program, including creating testing schedules and monitoring certifications.
• Review and update security procedures, forms, and post orders annually.
• Manage and maintain inventory of officer and executive-level badges, lapel pins, and medals.
• Respond to public records requests and ensure compliance with Florida laws and policies.
• Coordinate training for staff on security-related topics and assist with curriculum development.
• Address security issues reported by correctional administrators and provided solutions.
• Assist in developing security standards, conducting surveys, and compiling reports.
• Provide support during institutional security issues, emergencies or Agency declared events and in the Emergency Operations Center.
• Monitor contracts and complete Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification if required.
• Assist leadership with special projects and assignments., policy review and development, ACA, and public records requests.
• The incumbent in this position is expected to perform other duties as Perform related tasks as required to support Bureau operations and agency mission.

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.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess a minimum of five (5) years of full-time employment in a correctional environment (federal, state, or county) in a security, administrative, or institutional operations role.
• Must be able to respond to institutional security issues, emergencies, or agency declared events and provide support to an Emergency Operations Center when required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience applying or working with correctional policies, administrative rules, or security procedures such as those found in state administrative codes (e.g., Chapter 33, F.A.C.)
• Experience reviewing data and preparing official briefing documents.
• Proficient in using the Microsoft Office suite of applications, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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 112.0455, 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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.