OPS Court Program Specialist II-Drug Court

The Fifth Judicial Circuit; Bushnell (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fifth Judicial Circuit is seeking a Court Program Specialist II to provide secretarial and administrative support for Court Administration, including data entry in the Drug Court Case Management System (DCCM) and preparing reports and charts using Microsoft Office.

The role involves maintaining a filing system, performing confidential work, and coordinating with judges, court personnel, vendors, and the public. Some travel may be required and standard hours apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to use a computer with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Ability to work with the general public patiently.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to plan and prioritize work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Perform secretarial, administrative support, and clerical duties for Court Administration.
• Handle data entry and generate reports and charts using MS Office.
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system and train providers on data entry systems.
• Enter data in Drug Court Case Management System (DCCM) and assist with cost avoidance and recidivism reports.
• Communicate with state courts personnel, vendors, judges, and the public as needed.

Skills

MS Office

English grammar

Clear communication

Confidentiality

Under pressure

Time management

Planning & prioritization

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree substitution

Job description

Circuit 5 Application is required for this position.

***THIS POSTING WILL CLOSE ON OCTOBER 8, 2026, AT 5:00 PM**

Distinguishing Characteristics of Work:

This position is responsible work performing a variety of secretarial, administrative support, and clerical duties for Court Administration, including but not limited to data support services to all Problem-Solving Courts in the Circuit and to the Sumter County Drug Court. The Court Program Specialist II will be responsible for typing correspondence, detailed reports and charts, memoranda, etc., using Microsoft Office applications and a personal computer. This position is also responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive office filing system, data entry, and training providers on the data entry system.

The Court Program Specialist II will also perform research to collect data; analyzing information/data; inputting data in the Drug Court Case Management System (DCCM) as well as working on cost avoidance and recidivism reports as needed by the supervisor. A variety of working relationships are established with state courts system personnel, vendors, judges and non-judicial officers, participants and the public.

This position could be responsible for administering drug tests (oral swab) and mailing specimens off for testing and confirmation. The Court Program Specialist II works independently and must exercise discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information.

Work is performed under general supervision of the Hernando County Court Program Specialist III.

Education and Training Guidelines

Graduation from a standard high school and six years of secretarial or staff experience, one year of which was in a senior secretary or comparable position is preferred.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university may substitute for the recommended experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of and ability to use a computer with applications such as Microsoft Office. Knowledge of the rules of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Ability to communicate clearly. Ability to act patiently with the general public. Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning sensitive information. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Ability to plan and establish priorities for work assignments. Applicants must be able to maintain regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Some travel within the Fifth Circuit may be required.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. WE DO NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, COLOR, SEX, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR DISABILITY.

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