to become a Correctional Officer
$1,000 Qualifying Institutions Bonus – non-certified hires will be paid $1,000 the month following certification and certified hires will be paid $1,000 the month after being hired.
The one-time hiring bonus will be awarded the month following the employee obtaining eligibility.
New Hires who apply and are hired to work at a Correctional Institution with a 10% or more staff vacancy rate are eligible for an additional $1000 hiring bonus:
Teacher Aides, Vocational Teachers, Academic Teachers and Special Education Teachers may be eligible for a $1000 hiring bonus. The education bonus will be awarded to new hires who meet the following qualifications:
For more information about FDC’s bonus programs, contact the Office of Human Resources at 850-717-3200.
The Florida Department of Corrections is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Certain veterans and spouses of veterans receive preference in employment by the state as provided by Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, and are encouraged to apply.