PROGRAM COORDINATOR, JUDICIAL (CORRECTIONS) 211 ESLINGER WAY, SANFORD

Seminolesheriff; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Program Coordinator, Judicial (Corrections) to oversee the judicial unit within the jail. The role includes supervising staff, reviewing court minutes, and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

The incumbent will coordinate operating policies and manage administrative tasks to support efficient jail operations. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration, plus three years of related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required for consideration.
• Minimum three years of progressively responsible related experience.
• NCIC/FCIC certification within six months of employment preferred.
• Internal applicants must complete one year probationary period.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff assigned to the judicial team and reviews work for quality assurance.
• Assists in developing and implementing operating policies for the unit.
• Receives and reviews court minutes for accuracy and coordinates with courts as needed.
• Verifies court release orders and ensures consistency with other court orders.
• Prepares and reviews weekly in-custody court lists.
• Evaluates unit personnel and prepares performance appraisals.
• Conducts staff briefings and disseminates orders and training information.
• Answers public inquiries by phone and provides routine information.
• Performs unit duties and can substitute for subordinates as needed.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in related work assignment

Equivalent combination of related training, education, and experience

Must be NCIC/FCIC certified within six (6) months of employment

Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

Job description

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of PROGRAM COORDINATOR, JUDICIAL (CORRECTIONS).

The Program Coordinator, Judicial, performs highly specialized clerical work within the correctional facility. Work involves overseeing the process of receiving, reviewing, and importing court minutes, coordinating the maintenance of inmate court status, performing administrative tasks, and supervising activities.

REQUIRED DOCUMENT

Each applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver. Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. A link to the form is provided in red above.

Applications must be submitted before the closing date of September 1, 2026.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: The duties listed below are in addition to the duties assigned under the associated job description. The omission of specific work statements does not necessarily exclude them from being performed by the position and is for illustrative purposes only.

REFERENCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR VIA JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Supervises staff assigned to the judicial team. Reviews work for quality assurance purposes. Ensures subordinate awareness of standard operating policies and procedures. Provides technical assistance to staff in the performance of their duties.

Assists in the development and implementation of operating policies and procedures for the efficient and effective operations of the Judicial Team unit.

Receives and reviews court minutes for accuracy; contacts courts to correct errors or clarify vague or incomplete documents.

Receives and reviews court release orders; verifies that orders are valid, issued by the appropriate court, and not in conflict with orders from another court.

Prepares and reviews weekly court lists for in-custody court hearings.

Evaluates members assigned to the unit and prepares appropriate performance appraisals.

Conducts briefings with staff, to include the dissemination of information from memos, meetings, and orders pertaining to the section's operation and training.

Answers telephone calls from the public and provides routine information.

Participate in performing the actual work of the unit and substitute for subordinates as needed.

REFERENCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR VIA JOB DESCRIPTIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business or Public Administration, or a closely related field
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in related work assignment
• Consideration may be given to an equivalent combination of related training, education, and experience
• Must be NCIC/FCIC certified within six (6) months of employment if deemed necessary for the work assignment
• Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

REFERENCE PROGRAM COORDINATOR VIA JOB DESCRIPTIONS

Knowledge in the methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data of SCSO programs such as Café, JailWeb, Warrants, Documentum, and SCSOnet.

Ability to conduct searches and locate information through the Seminole County Clerk of Court, Florida Department of Corrections, Department of Highway and Safety, and Motor Vehicles, and State Attorney's Office databases.

Ability to run and review criminal histories via eAgent.

Must be able to perform all the duties of subordinate personnel.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to research information; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other Sheriff's Office staff members, and outside agencies; to maintain confidential information; to work independently and with little supervision.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working environment is primarily in a jail environment where proper provisions are in place in terms of employee security and protection. Work is generally performed in a sedentary position. The position generally works normal business hours. This position has limited inmate contact.

Unclassified Position

Please direct any questions to:

Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Human Resources Division
100EslingerWay
Sanford FL 32773
[e-mail]
689-355-2627