SENIOR CLERK - F/C (CLASSIFICATION)

My Florida CFO; Ocala, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

retirement plans

Deferred Retirement Option Program

Deferred compensation

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Senior Clerk - Classification to support the Classification Department at the Florida Womens Reception Center. The role focuses on accurate documentation, inmate records management, and data entry into the CDC database, ensuring efficient classification processes.

The position emphasizes attention to detail, organization, and strong clerical skills in a fast-paced corrections environment with responsibilities spanning correspondence, file audits,

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Official transcripts may be required if a college/university degree is submitted.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, memorandums, and essential forms and documents.
• Maintain inmate files and conduct audits in the Inmate Records area.
• Input data into the CDC database and manage classification documentation.
• Receive, date stamp, sort, and distribute mail; handle copying, scanning, and faxing of documents.
• Provide customer service by answering phone calls and assisting inmate families.

Skills

Data entry

Records management

Customer service

Typing

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CDC database

Office equipment (fax/scan/copy)

Job description

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on ourE-Verify Website .

Requisition No:879863

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: SENIOR CLERK - F/C (CLASSIFICATION)

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

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Florida Womens Reception Center in the Classification Department.

Our mission in the Classification Department is to accurately assess and classify inmates based on their needs, risks, and behaviours. 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 wyhere 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

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 it's 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.

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

OCALA, FL, US, 34482 OCALA, FL, US, 32674 OCALA, FL, US, 34471 OCALA, FL, US, 34470 OCALA, FL, US, 34475 OCALA, FL, US, 34473 OCALA, FL, US, 34479 OCALA, FL, US, 34478 OCALA, FL, US, 34472 OCALA, FL, US, 34474 OCALA, FL, US, 33474

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.