Florida Department of Corrections expands hiring incentives for correctional officers

The Florida Department of Corrections is expanding its recruitment incentives by offering a $1,000 hiring bonus to eligible correctional officers at 13 correctional institutions across the state.According to the department, eligible new correctional officers at select institutions may also qualify for an existing $5,000 retention bonus, bringing the total available incentives to as much as $6,000. Institutions with a $6,000 bonus include:Apalachee CI (Sneads)Florida State Prison (Raiford)Franklin CI (Carabelle)Gulf CI (Wewahitchka)Hamilton CI (Jasper)Jackson CI (Malone)Liberty CI (Bristol)Northwest Florida Reception Center (Chipley)Okeechobee CI (Okeechobee)Santa Rosa CI (Milton)Taylor CI (Perry)The department said officers become eligible for the bonuses after receiving certification through the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.“The Florida Department of Corrections is committed to investing in the men and women who choose to serve and support Florida’s publi