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18-YEAR-OLD CORRECTIONS OFFICERS

Jun 20, 2019 | 5:13 AM

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a law that will allow 18-year old corrections officers in Florida. The minimum age for a corrections officer in Florida is currently 19. The 18-year old minimum goes into effect July 1st not only in the state prison system, but in county jails as a way to solve staffing issues.
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