Criminal Justice Information Technician

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION TECHNICIAN

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Circuit 170 Broward Circuit. The Criminal Justice Information Technician at the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) ensures the accurate and timely collection, processing, and dissemination of criminal justice information. By providing reliable and precise information, Criminal Justice Information Technicians play a crucial role in supporting the operations, decision-making, and public safety objectives of the FDC.

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

JOB DUTIES:

• Be at the forefront of financial accuracy by receiving, recording, and securing payments from probationers and parolees, ensuring precise data entry and auditing payment logs.
• Take charge of issuing receipts, correcting errors, and performing daily reconciliations for supervisor review and approval, keeping our financial processes seamless.
• Prepare essential transmittal correspondence and fiscal reports collaborating with staff to maintain a smooth flow of information and provide crucial data.
• Play a key role in the justice system by reviewing, verifying, and editing documents for submission to courts and criminal justice agencies, all while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Engage in diverse office tasks such as taking photos of probationers, responding to inquiries, managing supplies, and handling the creation and destruction of records.

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:
  Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan) Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan) Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop) Deferred Compensation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess one (1) year of secretarial or clerical expertise.
• 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:

FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309