CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST - SES

State of Florida; Jasper (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Tuition-free college courses

Retirement plans

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST-SES at Hamilton Correctional Institution in the Classification department. The role focuses on precise release-date calculations, document preparation, and maintaining inmate records to support safe, lawful releases.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred experience in supervision and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Preferred qualifications include supervisory skills and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience auditing, analyzing, and interpreting data is favored.
• Familiarity with sentence structure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify and manually calculate tentative release dates; resolve discrepancies with relevant agencies.
• Prepare release documents; verify final release dates and ensure all authorizations and records are in order for inmate release.
• Maintain accurate data entry in the inmate information system; assist in training new employees.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Auditing

Analyzing data

Interpreting data

Sentence structure

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition No: 882182
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST - SES
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 70016963
Salary: $40,829.36 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 08/30/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING/WORKING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST-SES

This open competitive advertisement is for a SES (Selected Exempt Service) position located at Hamilton 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:

• 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.

Required Qualifications

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.
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.