Correctional Officer – $23.46 per hour minimum

CoreCivic Correctional Officer Lake City, FL

CoreCivic is hosting a hiring event for Correctional Officers on March 26, 2026 from 10am – 3pm at the location below.

Lake City Correctional Facility 7906 E Highway 90 Lake City, FL 32055 Click apply to register for the event:

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This job is performed at Lake City Correctional Facility in Lake City, FL. $23.11 per hour.

*Receive up to a $5000 sign on bonus, paid in increments based on length of service between February 1, 2026 and April 30, 2026.*

Upon employment, training for non-certified correctional officers will be provided for the FDLE state certification. No experience required. Existing FDLE certified correctional officers is a plus!

Employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis and have the option to access up to 70% of their earned wages on demand, any day of the week.

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Correctional Officer who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The Correctional Officer performs routine duties in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures to maintain order and provide for the security, care and direct supervision of inmates/residents in housing units, at meals, during recreation, on work assignments and during all other phases of activity in a correctional facility. May employ weapons or force to maintain discipline and order.

Responsible for maintaining order and security of inmates in a correctional facility.

Able to work any shift, as you may be assigned to a variety of posts including, but not limited to, armory/key control, housing units, kitchen, medical, visitation, etc.

CoreCivic recognizes your military service to qualify you for positions requiring criminal justice experience.

Qualifications:

High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent required.

Must be certified in the discipline of Corrections through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and in good standing; or must meet the FDLE eligibility guidelines and become a Certified Correctional Officer in accordance with the process defined by subsection 1 1B-27.002 F.A.C.

Once hired, must complete pre-service correctional officer training and, where applicable, be a non-commissioned security officer licensed by the state of employment.

A valid driver's license is required.

Demonstrate the ability to complete any required training.

Must be available to work any hours, any shift.

Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.