Correctional Lieutenant 84

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Orange County Corrections is seeking highly qualified individuals to fill Correctional Lieutenant positions. Correctional Lieutenants are responsible for directing the operations of the correctional facility. This position assumes command of and exercises leadership over assigned Correctional personnel.

This position reports to a Captain.

Job Description

General Functions

The following job description covered job code 2763 Correctional Lieutenant 84 and 2764 Correctional Lieutenant 80

Under the supervision of the Correctional Captain or Major of Correctional Facility, directs the operations of the correctional facility and the assigned employees. Assumes command of and exercises leadership over Correctional personnel. Work is reviewed through conferences, records, reports and results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignment

• Exercises broad supervisory authority over inmates and correctional personnel. Assigns work to Sergeants and occasionally to Corporals.
• Participates in the selection process for Correctional Sergeants and Corporals.
• Trains and coaches staff. Responsible for disciplinary action on staff up to a written reprimand and makes recommendations to senior management for more severe levels.
• Prepares performance evaluations for Sergeants and occasionally for Corporals and/or reviews performance evaluations of Corporals and Correctional Officers.
• Supervises preparation of required administrative records and reports, and participates in the development of annual budgets.
• Assumes command of the facility in the absence of the Captain.
• Investigates unusual conditions and events.
• Plans and supervises on-the-job and emergency plans and procedures training.
• Plans, organizes and completes work assignments in an efficient, effective manner.
• Trains shift supervisors to assume the duties and responsibilities of this position on a temporary or emergency basis.
• Conducts daily inspections of the facility.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate¿s degree or equivalent sixty credit hours towards a degree from an accredited institution.
• Six years of experience in a certified corrections position providing oversight of detained inmates under confinement, to include providing care, custody, and general welfare within a detention type environment.
• Four of the six years of experience must have been in a supervisory capacity and two of the four years as a Correctional Sergeant, equivalent or higher rank.
• Meet requirements and standards of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13
• Must possess and maintain State of Florida Correctional Officer certification within first year of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver¿s license.

Preferences

Experience supervising daily operations within a correctional facility ensuring a safe and secure environment for inmates, staff and visitors in accordance with federal, state and county laws and ordinances and agency directives.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 03/29/2026

Close Date: 04/12/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 520 - From $36.56 to $46.28

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Notes

To successfully participate in this process, please enter all periods of employment, including job duties, including your current position and educational background. If you have attended college, your college transcript needs to be submitted via email to the Human Resources Recruitment Folder. The email address for this folder is [email protected].

Failure to do so will result in your application not being considered for the position

Qualified applicants will be required to participate in a Situational Judgement Exercise determined by the Corrections Department. Assessment time and location will be communicated during the process.

Interviews: We will provide more information during the process.

Interview and testing dates, locations and times are subject to change. All correspondence including any schedule or location changes will be sent to the candidate email addresses as listed on their application. It is very important that you check your email on a regular basis.

If you require accommodation for the assessment, you must submit a written request via email to Human Resources Recruiter- Elizabeth Perez-Serrano at [email protected] before Monday, April 20, 2026, at 11:59pm.

Management reserves the right to create an eligibility pool that may be used to fill future Lieutenant vacancies for up to twelve (12) months from the end of the process.

Must be able to work all shifts, weekends and holidays.