Florida is pushing to hire more correctional officers and is offering them incentives as other states push to “degrade and defund” law enforcement, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday.
New correctional officers in the state are open to receiving incentives, including hiring bonuses up to $5,000, according to a release from DeSantis’s office.
“As so many cities and states choose to disrespect, degrade and defund the work of law enforcement, we want Florida to continue valuing our men and women of law enforcement today, tomorrow, and for generations to come,” DeSantis said.
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As of Nov. 17, all new correctional officers will receive a $3,000 new hire bonus, according to the release. Bonuses of an additional $1,000 will also be given to both officers joining high vacancy positions and those who are certified applicants.
“This year, we have prioritized initiatives to recruit and reward high-quality officers, especially corrections officers, and these new bonuses, effective immediately, will help support public safety positions within the Florida Department of Corrections,” DeSantis said.
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The starting salary of state correctional officers will also be increased by 16% starting in January, the release noted.
