CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST - SES

State of Florida; Chipley (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and life insurance

Dental, Vision, Disability

Tuition-free college courses

FRS retirement plans

No reemployment restrictions after退休

Job summary

State of Florida, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Correctional Sentence Specialist-SES for the North West Florida Reception Center. The role focuses on calculating inmate release dates, coordinating with agencies, and ensuring accurate, compliant records for inmate releases.

The position requires reporting to the FDC office, not a telework role, and involves supervising data entry staff and maintaining inmate records. Training and leadership are integral parts of the job.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Transcripts may be required if selected.

Responsibilities

• Verify and manually calculate tentative release dates to align with papers and statutes.
• Prepare release documents and verify final release dates and necessary authorizations.
• Maintain accurate inmate data in the information system and train staff.
• Manage daily inmate records including cell changes, work assignments, discipline, and sentence changes.
• Prepare affidavits, testify in court, coordinate inter-state detainer actions, and supervise file transfers.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Auditing

Data analysis

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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

Requisition No:881780

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 North West Florida Reception Center in the Classification Department.

The purpose of the Correctional Sentence Specialist is to ensure the accurate calculation, documentation, and management of inmate release dates and records while maintaining legal compliance and coordinating with relevant agencies and staff.

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

JOB DUTIES

• Take on the critical task of verifying and manually calculating tentative release dates, ensuring they align with commitment papers and legal statutes. Communicate with relevant agencies to resolve any discrepancies.
• Lead the preparation of release documents, verify final release dates, and ensure all necessary authorizations and records are perfectly in order for inmate release.
• Ensure precision by maintaining accurate data entry in the inmate information system, assist in training new employees, and supervise data entry staff.
• Manage the daily maintenance of 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:
  • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • 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.

REQUIREMENTS

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• 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.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. 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.

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.