Parole​/Probation Specialist

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Circuit 12-1 Bradenton. The purpose of this position is to support the effective functioning of community corrections by managing the intake and processing of offenders, ensuring accurate data entry, and maintaining comprehensive offender records. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Job duties include managing the day-to-day intake and processing of offenders placed or released on community supervision, ensuring accurate data entry into the Offender Based Information System (OBIS). Interpret, code, and enter documents related to offender sentencing and monetary obligations into the CDC and OBIS databases. Obtain, research, interpret, and verify offender data to establish initial computer records for new commitments, and assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs.

Request and screen criminal record information through NCIC/FCIC and other criminal justice databases and prepare detailed prior records for new intakes. Develop, coordinate, and monitor community service work activities, assist with job needs and program assignments, and ensure high-quality offender photographs for the department's website.

Benefits include 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.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma or its equivalent and a valid driver's license. 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.