COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR - 78002034

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance through CHP and BCBS

Dental and Vision plans

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays

Personal Holiday

Life Insurance $25,000

Retirement plans with employer contrib

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition waivers up to six credit hours

Maternity and Care/Bonding Leave

Job summary

The Florida Commission on Offender Review is seeking a Commission Investigator – CS in Tallahassee to review Conditional Release and Addiction Recovery interviews, perform QA checks, and coordinate with interstate staff. The role requires a high school diploma and knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Applicants should be able to work under pressure, manage priorities, and communicate effectively with inmates, staff, and family members. Background screening is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Skill in the operation of personal computers.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Review Conditional Release and Addiction Recovery Interviews and enter data in the CDC database.
• Perform quality assurance checks of inmate eligibility for Conditional Release and Addiction Recovery Supervision.
• Review requests for curfew extensions or modifications of supervision conditions and docket placements.
• Coordinate with Interstate Compact staff on related issues.
• Answer inquiries from the Department of Corrections regarding eligibility, case status, or docket scheduling.
• Respond to inmates, offenders, and families via mail, email, and phone.
• Run criminal histories as a certified eAgent (NCIC/FCIC) operator.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Criminal justice knowledge

PC skills

Ability under stress

Prioritization

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Requisition No: 885259
Agency: Commission on Offender Review
Working Title: COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR - 78002034
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 78002034
Salary: $42,254.64
Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2026
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COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR - CS
FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW
***OPEN COMPETITIVE***
The Florida Commission on Offender Review is looking to fill the Commission Investigator – CS. The Commission on Offender Review performs a vital role in Florida’s criminal justice system by preserving the autonomy needed in post-release decisions affecting inmates and ex-offenders. Commissioners preside over weekly meetings at the central office in Tallahassee and various other state locations as required by statute. During these public proceedings, the commissioners make a variety of determinations regarding parole and other releases.
Benefits

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage through CHP and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• Various plans for dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options are available.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays each year.
• One Personal Holiday each year.
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (paid 100% by employer).
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida colleges and universities for up to six credit hours per semester.
• Seven paid weeks of Maternity Leave, plus two paid weeks of Care and Bonding Leave.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Review Conditional Release and Addiction Recovery Interviews received in Central Office. These interviews are submitted by the Florida Department of Corrections’ staff for the purpose of determining eligibility for supervision. Calculate the supervision max date for the Commission and make the appropriate data entries in the Corrections Data Center (CDC) database.
• Assist the other Commission Investigator counterpart by conducting a second level quality assurance check of inmate eligibility for Conditional Release and Addiction Recovery Supervision.
• Review requests for curfew extensions, modification of special conditions of supervision, or termination from supervision. These requests come from the Florida Department of Corrections, inmates, offenders, and family members/supporters for the purpose of determining if the request should be placed on a Commission docket.
• Coordinate with the Florida Department of Correction’s Compact staff regarding Interstate Compact issues.
• Answer telephone and electronic inquiries from the Florida Department of Corrections regarding eligibility issues, case status, or docket scheduling.
• Respond to inmates, offenders, and family members/supporters through mail, email, and phone correspondence.
• Run criminal histories as a certified eAgent (NCIC/FCIC) operator.
• Perform other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Skill in the operation of personal computers.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.

Preference may be given to applicants that possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.As a part of the interview process, a written work sample may be given at the start/conclusion of the verbal interview.Special Notes
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT : It is the policy of the Florida Commission on Offender Review that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Commission. Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. Also, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.”

• NOTE: It is unacceptable to use the statement "See resume" in place of work history. Incomplete applications will not be considered. All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. Please use complete sentences, correct grammar, and punctuation.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.