SENIOR CLERK - F/C

Florida; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Tuition-Free college courses

Florida Retirement System

Drop option

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Senior Clerk-F/C (Classification) for Avon Park Correctional Institution, in the Classification Department. You will prepare correspondence, maintain inmate records, enter data into the CDC database, and handle mail and documents to support accurate classifications.

This full-time position requires a high school diploma, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills; applicants must be able to pass a Level 2 background check and work within a

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Obtaining official transcripts may be required if selected for the position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, memorandums, and essential forms and documents.
• Maintain inmate files, conduct audits on new inmates, and prepare necessary forms.
• Input data into the CDC database, retrieve information, and maintain classification documentation.
• Receive, date stamp, sort, and distribute mail; copy, scan, and fax documents.
• Provide customer service by answering calls, aiding inmate families, and handling special projects.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Records management

Customer service

Phone handling

Education

High school diploma

Transcript when applicable

Tools

CDC database

Job description

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ADVERTISING TITLE: SENIOR CLERK-F/C (CLASSIFICATION)

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Avon Park 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.

JOB DUTIES:

• Be the backbone of the Classification Department by preparing correspondence, memorandums, and typing essential forms and documents.
• Play a crucial role in the Inmate Records area by maintaining inmate files, conducting audits on new inmates, and preparing necessary forms.
• Showcase your organizational skills by inputting data into the CDC database, retrieving and printing information, and maintaining classification documentation.
• Keep the department running smoothly by receiving, date stamping, sorting and distributing mail, as well as handling, copying scanning, and faxing of documents.
• Provide top-notch customer service by answering phone calls professionally, assisting inmate families, and taking on special projects and other clerical duties as assigned.

Join us in this dynamic role where your attention to detail and organizational skills will make a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of the Classification Department!

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

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:

AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33382 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33826

Nearest Major Market: Central Florida
Nearest Secondary Market: Sebring

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.