CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST - SES

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

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST-SES for Suwannee Correctional Institution. This SES position requires meticulous case management and data handling to support inmate release processes.

You will verify release dates, prepare documents, maintain inmate records, and testify when required, with no telework. This on-site role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with statutes, and collaboration with diverse teams to promote safe and effective

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience at the Florida Department of Corrections.

Responsibilities

• Verify and calculate tentative release dates aligned with papers and statutes.
• Prepare release documents, verify final release dates, and ensure records for inmate release.
• Maintain accurate data entry in the inmate information system and assist training new employees.
• Manage daily inmate records including cell changes, assignments, disciplinary reports, and sentence changes.
• Prepare affidavits, testify in court, coordinate detainer actions, and supervise transfer of inmate files ensuring policy compliance.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Data analysis

Data interpretation

Auditing

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Requisition No: 883289

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST - SES

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70041874

Salary: $40,829.36 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE SPECIALIST-SES

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

• Must possess a High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience at the Florida Department of Corrections.

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.

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.