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The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is expanding recruitment incentives with a new $1,000 hiring bonus...
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TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is expanding recruitment incentives with a new $1,000 hiring bonus available at the Okeechobee Correctional Institution. Eligible new correctional officers may also qualify for an existing $5,000 retention bonus, providing up to $6,000 in total incentives.
“The Florida Department of Corrections is committed to investing in the men and women who choose to serve and support Florida’s public safety mission,” said Florida Department of Corrections Assistant Deputy Secretary of Institutions Hope Gartman. “A career in corrections offers competitive pay, outstanding benefits, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to make a meaningful impact every day. We encourage those looking for a rewarding profession to join our team.”
FDC correctional officers earn a starting salary of $22 per hour and receive paid training, high-risk retirement benefits, comprehensive State of Florida employee benefits, and numerous opportunities for career advancement.
Once certified by FDC Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission, new FDC correctional officers are eligible to receive bonuses.
To learn more about FDC's career opportunities, visit FLDOCJOBS.com.
For more information, please contact the FDC Press Office at media@fdc.myflorida.com.
