Correctional Sentence Technician - F​/C

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Requisition No:883010

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Working Title:

CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE TECHNICIAN - F/C

ADVERTISING

TITLE:

CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE TECHNICIAN-F/C

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Apalachee Correctional Institution in the Classification Department.

The purpose of the Correctional Sentence Technician is to ensure the accuracy and integrity of inmate sentencing records by reviewing and updating commitment documents, calculating jail time credit, correcting identification errors, collaborating with legal and court staff, and documenting post-release supervision violations for proper accountability and compliance.

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

• Review sentencing documents and apply relevant laws and case rulings to ensure accurate sentence structures and release date calculations.
• Verify and update inmate records by checking automated calculations, manually computing jail time credits, and ensuring all data is accurate in the system.
• Communicate with legal and law enforcement agencies to resolve discrepancies in sentencing documents and clarify conflicts with laws or case rulings.
• Maintain detailed records of sentence adjustments, follow up on missing documents, and ensure proper processing of new or updated commitments.
• Process new commitments by determining if they require a new or existing inmate number, make necessary changes to sentence structures, and notify the Central Office of updates.

• 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
  • 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.

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.

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.

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  Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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