CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST - SES

Florida; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision

Tuition-free college courses

FRS retirement plan

Drop program

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections seeks a CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST-SES at Avon Park Correctional Institution in the Classification department. This SES role reports to the Classification unit and focuses on accurate release planning and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities include verifying tentative release dates, preparing release documents, maintaining inmate records, and coordinating court appearances and inter-state detainer actions, with emphasis on compliance and staff training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred supervisory experience and data analysis skills.
• Experience with Word/Excel/PowerPoint is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Verify and calculate tentative release dates in line with commitments and statutes.
• Prepare release documents and verify final release dates and authorizations.
• Maintain accurate inmate data in the information system and train new staff.
• Manage daily inmate records: cell changes, assignments, disciplinary actions, and sentence changes.
• Prepare affidavits, testify in court, coordinate inter-state detainer actions, and supervise file transfers.

Skills

Supervisory skills

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:884745

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST - SES

ADVERTISING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST-SES

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Avon Park Correctional Institution in the Classification department.

The Classification Department accurately assesses and classifies inmates based on their needs, risks, and behaviors. We ensure appropriate housing and program placements within the correctional system. Our goal is to enhance safety and security while promoting effective rehabilitation, ultimately aiding in the successful reintegration of inmates into society.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Dive into the details by verifying and manually calculating tentative release dates, ensuring they align with commitment papers and legal statutes. Resolve discrepancies by communicating with relevant agencies.
• Lead the charge in preparing release documents, verifying final release dates, and ensuring all necessary authorizations and records are in perfect order for inmate release.
• Ensure precision by maintaining accurate data entry in the inmate information system and play a key role in training new employees.
• Take charge of managing daily inmate records, including updates on cell changes, work assignments, disciplinary reports, and sentence modifications.
• Be at the forefront of justice by preparing affidavits, testifying in court, coordinating inter-state detainer actions, and supervising the transfer of inmate files, all while ensuring compliance with policies and standards.

Join us in this dynamic and impactful role where your attention to detail and leadership skills will make a significant difference in the justice system!

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
• Deferred Compensation
• Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to applicants with the following qualifications:

• Supervisory skills preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, or Power Point.
• Experience auditing, analyzing, and/or interpreting data. Familiarity with sentence structure is preferred.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.

Location:

AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33382 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33826

Nearest Major Market: Central Florida
Nearest Secondary Market: Sebring

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.