🏛️CorrectionsActively Hiring
Florida Department of Corrections (FDC)
📍 Statewide, FL
Salary Range
$44,000–$65,000
Entry Exam
CJBAT
Timeline
3–8 months
Hiring Status
Actively Hiring
💪 Physical Standards
FDC Correctional Officer physical standards. Running, push-ups, sit-ups, flexibility.
📋 Background Requirements
- ✓U.S. citizen
- ✓At least 19 years old
- ✓High school diploma or GED
- ✓Florida driver's license
- ✓No felony convictions
- ✓Florida CJSTC certification via FDC academy
⏱️ Hiring Timeline
3–8 months
📌 Notes & Context
FDC uses CJBAT for entry testing. Florida Retirement System pension. CJSTC certification earned at academy.
💰 Compensation & Benefits
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$44,000
5-Year Salary
$54,000
10-Year Salary
$65,000
Pension
Defined Benefit (pension)
Vests at 8 years
Health Insurance
partial
Dental & Vision
✓ Included
Vacation Days/yr
10 days
Sick Days/yr
12 days
Uniform Allowance
$700/year
Estimated Take-Home Pay
~$2,700/mo (starting, after deductions)
⚠️ Estimate — verify with FDC. FRS pension. Florida no state income tax.
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