CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE TECHNICIAN - F/C

State of Florida; Sneads (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance with AD&D

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans (FRS)

Tuition-free college courses

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Correctional Sentence Technician-F/C at Apalachee Correctional Institution to ensure the accuracy of sentencing documents, calculate jail time credits, and update commitment records. You will verify data, resolve discrepancies with legal authorities, and maintain detailed records of sentence adjustments.

This on-site role requires collaboration with court staff and alignment with regulatory requirements; reporting to the Classification Department.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High school diploma or its equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review sentencing documents and apply relevant laws and case rulings to ensure accurate sentence structures and release date calculations.
• Verify and update inmate records by checking automated calculations, manually computing jail time credits, and ensuring all data is accurate in the system.
• Communicate with legal and law enforcement agencies to resolve discrepancies in sentencing documents and clarify conflicts with laws or case rulings.
• Maintain detailed records of sentence adjustments, follow up on missing documents, and ensure proper processing of new or updated commitments.
• Process new commitments by determining if they require a new or existing inmate number, make necessary changes to sentence structures, and notify the Central Office of updates.

Job description

Requisition No: 883010

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE TECHNICIAN - F/C

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70013311

Salary: $37,117.08 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/16/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE TECHNICIAN-F/C

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

The purpose of the Correctional Sentence Technician is to ensure the accuracy and integrity of inmate sentencing records by reviewing and updating commitment documents, calculating jail time credit, correcting identification errors, collaborating with legal and court staff, and documenting post-release supervision violations for proper accountability and compliance.

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

Job Duties

• Review sentencing documents and apply relevant laws and case rulings to ensure accurate sentence structures and release date calculations.
• Verify and update inmate records by checking automated calculations, manually computing jail time credits, and ensuring all data is accurate in the system.
• Communicate with legal and law enforcement agencies to resolve discrepancies in sentencing documents and clarify conflicts with laws or case rulings.
• Maintain detailed records of sentence adjustments, follow up on missing documents, and ensure proper processing of new or updated commitments.
• Process new commitments by determining if they require a new or existing inmate number, make necessary changes to sentence structures, and notify the Central Office of updates.

Join us in this dynamic role where attention to detail and effective communication make a significant impact on 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.

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.

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.