ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Corrections is offering a hiring bonus of up to $6,000 for new correctional officers at select locations across the state.
The bonus is part of a broader effort to attract qualified candidates to serve in Florida’s correctional institutions.
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According to a news release, FDC is providing a $5,000 hiring bonus at 15 correctional institutions, in addition to the $1,000 bonus already offered at 18 institutions, bringing the total potential hiring bonus to $6,000 for new hires at those locations.
“Thanks to Governor DeSantis’ continued support of public safety, we can continue to provide incentives to those seeking a meaningful career in public safety,” Hope Gartman, assistant deputy secretary of Institutions for the Florida Department of Corrections, said in a release. “There has never been a better time to join our Agency and serve the great state of Florida through a career in corrections.”
Correctional officers with FDC start at $22 an hour and receive paid training. They also benefit from high-risk retirement plans and numerous opportunities for career advancement. Additionally, they have access to the comprehensive benefits package offered to all State of Florida employees.
FDC emphasizes that a career in corrections offers stability, purpose, and the resources needed to succeed, making it an attractive option for those seeking a meaningful and rewarding public safety career.
Once certified by FDC Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission, new FDC correctional officers are eligible to receive bonuses at the following institutions:
| Institutions | $1,000 New Hire Bonuses | $5,000 Additional Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| Apalachee CI (Sneads) | X | X |
| Calhoun CI (Blountstown) | X | |
| Columbia CI (Lake City) | X | X |
| Dade CI (Florida City) | X | |
| Florida State Prison (Raiford) | X | X |
| Franklin CI (Carabelle) | X | X |
| Gulf CI (Wewahitchka) | X | X |
| Hamilton CI (Jasper) | X | X |
| Jackson CI (Malone) | X | X |
| Liberty CI (Bristol) | X | X |
| Mayo CI (Mayo) | X | |
| Northwest Florida Reception Center (Chipley) | X | X |
| Okeechobee CI (Okeechobee) | X | X |
| Reception and Medical Center (Lake Butler) | X | |
| Santa Rosa CI (Milton) | X | |
| Suwannee CI (Live Oak) | X | |
| Taylor CI (Perry) | X | X |
| Union CI (Starke) | X | X |
| Wakulla CI (Crawfordville) | X | X |