SENIOR CLERK - F​/C

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SENIOR CLERK-F/C (DUTY WARDEN)

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Tomoka Correctional Institution in the Wardens Office.

The mission of the Senior Clerk working in the Duty Warden's Office is to provide essential administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of the office.

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

• Play a pivotal role in the formal grievance process by assigning numbers, classifying, typing responses, obtaining signatures, and distributing within time limits, all while maintaining a detailed log of grievances.
• Showcase your advanced secretarial skills by preparing official correspondence, taking and transcribing meeting minutes, typing and proofreading daily correspondence, and maintaining organized files and records.
• Be the welcoming face of the office as the receptionist, efficiently receiving and distributing mail, ordering office supplies, and inputting various monthly reports.
• Support the Institutional Inspector and Sergeant by performing essential general office duties as needed, ensuring smooth operations.
• Step up and cover the duties of the Staff Assistant in their absence, demonstrating your versatility and commitment to the team.
• Assist with all aspects of the formal grievance process. Assign grievance number and classify. Triple‑check responses, obtain signatures and distribute within time limit. Maintain a log of all formal grievances.

Join us in this dynamic and impactful role where your organizational skills and attention to detail will make a significant difference in the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations!

• 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.

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.
• Must possess experience working with or around inmates at a State Correctional Institution.

• Prior Law Enforcement and/or Corrections Experience.
• Two (2) years of secretarial or clerical work experience.
• Prior customer service experience, and Microsoft Word/Excel experience.

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. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.

DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32124

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.