CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

State of Florida; Cross City (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental, Vision, Life, Disability

Tuition-free college courses

Retirement plans with FRS

Deferred compensation

Job summary

State of Florida is seeking a CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT to oversee statewide inmate grievance procedures and compliance for the Florida Department of Corrections. You will coordinate with the Attorney General’s Office and serve as the Secretary’s rep for central-office grievances.

The role emphasizes regional presence, staff training, and data reporting to improve grievance processes and outcomes across facilities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience handling inmate grievances.
• Two (2) years in classification, security, sentence structure or inmate grievances.
• Experience working in an institutional setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate statewide inmate grievance procedures.
• Monitor compliance with Florida statutes governing facilities.
• Represent the Secretary for inmate grievances at central office.
• Coordinate with Attorney General’s Office for required docs.
• Maintain regional contact with inmates to monitor grievances.
• Advise wardens and staff on grievance procedures and policy revisions.
• Provide regional grievance training and staff meeting support.
• Develop reports to track grievance processes and outcomes.

Skills

Grievance coordination

Policy guidance

Training & staff support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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:882492

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

WORKING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

***INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT***

This internal advertisement is for a Career Service position that reports to Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in Policy Management and Inmate Appeals.

The mission of the Policy Management and Inmate Appeals department in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to ensure the development, implementation, and oversight of policies and procedures that govern the operations of the Department.

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

Office location will be determined by the candidate selected.

JOB DUTIES:

• Statewide Grievance Coordination: Assist in developing, administering, and coordinating the statewide inmate grievance procedure.
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor institution/facility compliance with Chapter 33-29 and Chapter 944.331, Florida Statutes.
• Central Office Representation: Act as the Secretary’s representative for inmate grievances filed at the central office, supervising and managing assigned staff.
• Documentation Management: Coordinate with the Attorney General’s Office to acquire and provide requested documentation.
• Regional Presence: Maintain direct contact with inmates within the assigned region to monitor compliance and address grievances.
• Policy Guidance: Provide guidance to wardens, assistant wardens, and institutional staff on grievance procedures and department rules, recommending policy revisions as needed.
• Training and Support: Serve as a regional grievance consultant, providing training and guidance to inmate grievance coordinators and conducting staff meetings.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Develop reports and tracking systems to monitor grievance processes, evaluate outcomes, and identify trends, making recommendations to prevent potential problems.

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:
• 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.
• Must be currently employed with the Florida Department of Corrections.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience handling inmate grievances.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience working in classification, security, sentence structure or inmate grievances.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience working in an institution setting.

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.

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: CROSS CITY, FL, US, 32628 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32083 PERRY, FL, US, 32347 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 MAYO, FL, US, 32066 PALATKA, FL, US, 32007 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117 LAKE BUTLER, FL, US, 32054 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32120 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32060 MADISON, FL, US, 32340 TRENTON, FL, US, 32693 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32131 FL, US, 32178 JASPER, FL, US, 32052 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32118 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32055 PERRY, FL, US, 32348 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32024 SANDERSON, FL, US, 32087 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32025 PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 RAIFORD, FL, US, 32026 LAKE CITY, FL, US, 32056 LIVE OAK, FL, US, 32064 LAWTEY, FL, US, 32058 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 WELLBORN, FL, US, 32055

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.