Data Entry Clerk - Central Office (Tallahassee)

Florida; United States; Remote; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plans

Vision plans

Life insurance

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections seeks an OPS Data Entry Clerk for its Central Office in Tallahassee. The role centers on data entry, tracking, and analyzing the department’s financial budgets, and supporting staff with report finalization and financial monitoring.

This on-site position requires strong Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro skills, excellent communication, organization, and multitasking abilities. It is a temporary pay plan role with an application closing date of 11/05/2026.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, and others.
• Two years of experience with analyzing and entering data.

Responsibilities

• Data entry, tracking, and analyzing the department’s financial budgets.
• Assist professional staff by providing information needed to finalize reports and support financial monitoring.
• Support the Division and office operations as needed.
• Proficient in typing letters, memoranda, and business forms with correct grammar.

Skills

Data entry

Budget analysis

Communication

Customer service

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Pro

Job description

Data Entry Clerk – Central Office (Tallahassee)

Requisition No: 886196

Agency: Department of Corrections

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 70920695

Salary: $16.72 hourly

Posting Closing Date: 11/05/2026

OPS Data Entry Clerk

This open competitive advertisement is for an OPS position located in Central Office in Bureau of Business Operations located at the Holland Building in Tallahassee, Florida.

The mission of Facilities Management and Building Construction at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. This is achieved through the effective management, maintenance, and construction of correctional facilities, ensuring they meet all regulatory standards and support the department's overall mission of public safety and rehabilitation.

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

Job Duties

• This position is located in Central Office in the Bureau of Facilities Management & Building Construction. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for the following: data entry, tracking, and analyzing of the department’s financial budgets. Other duties include assisting professional staff by providing the information needed to finalize reports, providing assistance with duties as they relate to financial monitoring, and assisting the Division overall as needed.
• Knowledge and Communication Skills: Knowledge of office procedures, practices, and principles of effective communication; ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills: Proficient in customer service, active listening, and establishing/maintaining effective working relationships with others.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office products (Excel and Word) and Adobe Pro.
• Organizational and Analytical Abilities: Ability to analyze information, address public relations needs, organize files/records, and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Administrative and Clerical Skills: Proficient in typing letters, memoranda, and business forms in correct format; ability to use proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Telephone and Multi-tasking Skills: Ability to utilize multi-line phone systems and handle calls courteously and effectively.

Benefits

• OPS employees who work an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in state group insurance plans. Standard PPO/HMO Options include:
• Employee Only: $25 biweekly
• Spouse Program: $15 biweekly
• Employee & Family: $90 biweekly.
• Dental - FDC offers five separate dental plans with multiple options and rates for each plan type with monthly premiums as low as $12.64.
• Vision - FDC offers one single vision plan through Humana with monthly premiums as low as $5.92.
• Life - FDC offers a $25,000 group term life insurance plan to eligible OPS staff through Securian at the low monthly premium of $3.78. When enrolled in basic life, employees may also elect child life and spouse life insurance plans.
• Retirement - As an OPS employee, the Florida FICA Alternative Plan with Core bridge Financial affords you an excellent opportunity to help accumulate money for a secure retirement. You contribute 7.5% of your compensation to this tax deferred plan. All OPS employees are required to participate in this plan and are automatically enrolled.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Pro, and others
• At least two (2) years of experience with analyzing and entering data

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.

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.