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RECRUITING EVENT PLANNED FOR FDOC PAID OFFICER TRAINEE PROGRAM

November 27, 2016

The Florida Department of Corrections is recruiting officer trainees interested in a career of courage.

A recruiting event, held by CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion, will take place Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 9 am to noon at the College of Central Floridas Klein Conference Center, 3001 SW College Road, in Ocala.

Hour-long informational sessions will detail what it takes to secure certified and non-certified correctional officer positions at the Lowell Correctional Institution – the largest women’s correctional facility in the nation and the sixth largest prison in Florida.

Eligible candidates must be at least 19 at graduation, a United States citizen and have earned a high school diploma or GED. Candidates must also pass the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Correctional Officer Basic Abilities Test, hold a valid Florida driver license, be fingerprinted and pass a medical examination and drug.

Those selected will be paid while they train and the cost of training will also be covered. In addition, the position offers:

Annual paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance benefits

$130 monthly Criminal Justice Incentive and $325 annual uniform/shoe allowance

Starting salary (excluding benefits): $28,007 - $30,808

Sessions are scheduled to take place at 9 a.m., 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. For information about the recruiting event, call 800.434.5627, ext. 2205. For more information about the paid training program, contact Officer Timothy Palmer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Sherry Rogers, HR consultant for FDOC, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion is a proud partner of the American Job Center and member of the CareerSource Florida network of workforce services and resources. CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Program information is also available in Spanish upon request (disponible in Español).All voice telephone numbers listed above may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment via the Florida Relay Service at 711. For accommodations, call 800-434-5627, ext. 7878 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. at least three business days in advance.

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