SENIOR CLASSIFICATION OFFICER

Florida; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance with AD&D

Dental, Vision, Disability

Tuition-Free college courses

Retirement Plans (FRS)

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Senior Classification Officer at Putnam Correctional Institution to assess and classify inmates, develop management plans, and supervise housing and program placements for safe, effective rehabilitation.

This on-site role reports to the Classification department; it requires two years of Classification Officer experience and involves maintaining OBIS records, coordinating referrals, and conducting disciplinary hearings to support inmate progress and

Qualifications

• Possess two (2) years of Classification Officer experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct periodic and unscheduled assessments to track inmate progress, set positive adjustment goals, and motivate inmates to achieve them.
• Plan and coordinate targeted referrals for treatment, programs, work, and services to meet inmate and departmental needs.
• Evaluate information from reports, interviews, and observations to inform inmate management decisions.
• Maintain accurate inmate records in OBIS and other applications; compile and develop records as needed.
• Lead disciplinary hearings, make custody and reclassification recommendations, and oversee special-status inmate reviews; ensure gain time is awarded when eligible.

Skills

Inmate classification

Tools

OBIS

Job description

Requisition No: 884113

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: SENIOR CLASSIFICATION OFFICER

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70025690

Salary: $55,043.30 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: SENIOR CLASSIFICATION OFFICER

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

The Classification Department accurately assesses and classifies inmates based on their needs, risks, and behaviors. We ensure appropriate housing and program placements within the correctional system. Our goal is to enhance safety and security while promoting effective rehabilitation, ultimately aiding in the successful reintegration of inmates into society.

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

Job Duties

• Conducting periodic and unscheduled assessments to track inmate progress, set positive adjustment goals, and motivate inmates to achieve them. Develop comprehensive inmate management plans and identify needs and risks.
• Planning and coordinating targeted referrals for treatment, programs, work, and services to meet both inmate and departmental needs. Collaborate with various areas for optimal outcomes.
• Evaluating diverse information sources, such as reports, interviews, and observations, to make informed decisions on inmate management.
• Maintaining accurate and detailed inmate records in the Offender Based Information System (OBIS) and other necessary applications. Compile and develop records as needed.
• Leading disciplinary hearings, making custody and reclassification recommendations, and handling special status inmate reviews. Ensure all eligible inmates receive appropriate gain time awards.

Be part of a team that shapes the future of inmate rehabilitation and management!

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.

Required Qualifications

• Possess two (2) years of Classification Officer experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with file audit and custody procedures.
• Possess a working knowledge of disciplinary processes
• Capability to handle large volumes of inmate change and movement.

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.

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.