Correctional Services Consultant

Position: CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT
Location: Tallahassee

Requisition No: 867627

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Working Title:

CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

Position Number:

Salary: $54,135.64 - $84,289.40 Annually

Position Summary

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service/ position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Bureau of Classification Management.

The mission of the Bureau of Classification Management in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to ensure the accurate and effective classification of inmates to promote safety, security, and successful rehabilitation.

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

Job Duties

• Develop and Review Policies: Create, review, and update rules, procedures, and technical manuals for the Bureau of Classification Management. Evaluate and ensure staff actions align with department policies, and correct any errors found.
• Respond to Inquiries: Answer questions from field staff, other agencies, and the public about classification rules and policies through written, electronic, and phone communication.
• Maintain Classification Systems: Help develop, maintain, and modify classification systems on the Offender Based Information System (OBIS) and web applications, including programs, screens, and reports.
• Handle Grievances and Legal Documents: Research and respond to inmate grievance appeals related to classification issues. Prepare documents and affidavits for court petitions involving classification issues when requested by the Office of the General Counsel.
• Training and Support: Develop training courses and lesson plans for new Classification Officers, including scheduling and logistics. Provide guidance, technical support, and training to classification staff, other department staff, outside agencies, and the public. Conduct background reviews for staff hiring and coordinate special reviews with institutional staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge

• Understand corrections and administrative principles, the criminal justice system, and problem-solving techniques.
• Familiar with computer applications like Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher), Adobe Acrobat Pro, Photoshop, and Dreamweaver.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in using the Offender Based Information System (OBIS/CDC) database, web applications, and Microsoft Office.

Legal and Policy Interpretation

• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations, along with Department policies and procedures.

Data Analysis and Judgment

• Conduct reviews of data, audits, and reports.
• Use independent judgment to analyze data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations.

Information Gathering and Communication

• Gather information by examining records and interviewing individuals.
• Communicate effectively with people at all levels using strong interpersonal skills.
• Work well with others and maintain confidentiality.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Use effective verbal and written communication techniques.
• Conduct interviews

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 its equivalent.
• Must have seven (7) years of experience working in a professional Classification, Correctional Officer Series, or Probation Officer position (professional classification includes Classification Officer or higher; Correctional Services Assistant Consultant or higher).
• Applicant must have at least:
  • ONE (1) year of experience as a Classification Supervisor-SES and/or other Classification-SES
    -SES positions in the Region/Central Office; or
  • At least FIVE (5) years of experience as a Senior Classification Officer; or
  • At least FOUR (4) years of experience as a Senior Classification Officer and a college degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• A current or former Florida Department of Corrections employee.

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.

Background Screening Requirement

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job…