CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE TECHNICIAN

State of Florida; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the corrections field is seeking a Correctional Sentence Technician to join their team. This role involves reviewing and processing commitment documents, ensuring compliance with legal statutes, and maintaining accurate inmate records. The ideal candidate will possess strong clerical skills and a high school diploma, with a preference for those with data entry experience. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition-free college courses. If you are detail-oriented and committed to public service, this opportunity could be your next career move.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition-Free college courses

Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical/office experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Reviews commitment documents and determines applicability of statutes.
• Communicates with legal offices regarding discrepancies in documentation.

Skills

Clerical/Office Experience

Data Entry

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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Requisition No:852614

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE TECHNICIAN

Correctional Sentence Technician – F/C – 70038980

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Lowell Correctional Institution in the Classification Department.

Salary: $37,117.08 annually

SALARY WILL BE APPLIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PAY POLICY. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED AT THE ABOVE LISTED APPOINTMENT RATE.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews all commitment documents received pursuant to F.S. 944.17 and independently determines applicability of State vs Green, State vs. Tripp, statutes, and legal advice in establishing sentence structure; codes on-line entry of sentencing provisions and adjusts sentence data as needed to ensure accuracy of release date calculations using appropriate felony offense codes and levels based on previous and current sentencing guideline provisions. Reviews computer calculations of overall term and independently determines if such calculation is in compliance with statute and case law; manually computes total jail time credit and verifies that automated program is accurate. Notifies Classification staff, as well as Central Office, as to changes or adjustments in sentence structure following completion of verbal documentation of communication with various outside agencies. Coordinates with Central Office staff to identify recidivists as to type of post-release supervision violation which has occurred in order to properly document and establish current sentence structure. Establishes requested paperwork trail to ensure accountability for adjustments to inmate sentence structure. Implements changes in policy and procedures relating to sentence structure issues.
• Communicates with Public Defenders, State Attorney, Sherif f’s Offices and Clerks of the Court regarding technical or legal discrepancies in commitment documentation, or to clarify conflicts in sentence instructions with case law decisions or statutes. Establishes a suspense system and independently follows up to ensure receipt and processing of requested documentation or certifications. Performs in-depth search of inmate information system to detect errors in offender identification and number assignments. Ensures that appropriate sentence structure and mandatory/special provisions have been entered in the Offender Based Information System (OBIS) for printing of appropriate documents for inmate files.
• Reviews all commitments received subsequent to receipt of inmates. Determines if the commitment has to be completely processed under a new inmate number or if it can be administratively incorporated under the original number. Take action as necessary in the inmate’s sentence structur e. Makes all changes in the records that may be required by these court orders. Re-computes release date if necessary. Notifies Central Office of all changes that affect subject’s commitments not only by court orders but also by commitments that are rece ived.

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.
• Must have at least two (2) years of clerical/office experience is required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two (2) years of data entry experience 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.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

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

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.

Location:

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