Join The Corrections Team
Explore exciting opportunities to join our award-winning team committed to maintaining safety and order.
"As a corrections officer, you never stop learning and there’s never a dull moment. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, something crazy happens. As a field training officer, I enjoy training new deputies and seeing them excel. That is the most rewarding part of the job." – Corporal Reed
"The best part of my job is getting to work with people not just in my area but all over the jail." – Corporal Palmieri
"The best part of my job is the ability to create and provide training specific to the corrections discipline. I've worked with and learned so much from our team over the years. ” – Sergeant Bourguignon
Below is the applicant timeline, click through the following for more information on each step, please note the hiring process can take up to 3 months. For a list of disqualifiers please click here.- Apply on Website
- Already Certified: Apply to Correctional Officer
- Not Certified: Apply to Correctional Officer Trainee
- Complete Online Application
You will receive an email from a HR representative to complete and submit all required documentation. CJSTC 58 (Authority for Release of Information, Background Investigation Waiver) requires your signature to be notarized.
If you are unable to get the form notarized, we will be happy to assist you in office. Please contact Human Resources to schedule, 727-847-8030 ext. 8303, 8350.
A background is conducted by Human Resources, according to Rule 11B-27.0011(1), F.A.C. and Section 943.13 (7), F.S.
A Detective will review your Administrative Interview Questionnaire with you and answer any questions you may have. The interview can take approximately 1 to 2 hours. (Dress: Business casual attire)
The oral board is held at the Pasco County Detention Center, located at 20101 Central Blvd. Land O’ Lakes, FL 34637. This is a panel interview that will consist of a Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Corporal and a Human Resources representative. You be asked a series of questions to include scenario questions. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have. (Dress: Business casual attire)
You will interview with the Chief Correctional Officer or designee. This meeting may take up to 2 hours. (Dress: Business casual attire)
If selected to continue, you will receive a conditional offer. A conditional offer of employment is a job offer that is contingent upon satisfactorily completing the polygraph examination, physical abilities test (P.A.T), FDLE physical, drug screening, CJBAT, complete background investigation and any other conditions or requirements.
You will be notified by Human Resources once all requirements are met and have been approved by the Chief Correctional Officer. An official offer of employment will be given at this time.
| Corrections Certified (In State/Out of State) Terri Dison HR Business Partner tdison@pascocountyfl.net 727-847-8030 ext. 8303 |
Non-Certified (Trainee) Valerie Vitello HR Business Partner vvitello@pascocountyfl.net 727-847-8030 ext. 8350 |
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