Parole​/Probation Specialist

requisition no:876338

agency: department of corrections

working title: parole/probation specialist

advertising title: parole/probation specialist

this open competitive advertisement is for a career service position located at circuit 08-0 gainesville.

the mission of the parole/probation specialist 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 role is crucial in enhancing public safety by interpreting and coding sentencing documents, verifying offender data, and preparing detailed criminal records.

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

• enter and update offender information in the computer system, including sentencing and financial details.
• research and verify offender data to create accurate records and help with orientation programs.
• request and review criminal records and prepare prior records for new offenders.
• manage and oversee the daily intake and processing of offenders into the tracking system, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with guidelines.
• ensure data accuracy through quality checks and generate reports for management.

• 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 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.

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.

candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the americans with disabilities act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or people first service center . Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

the state of florida supports a drug-free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, f.s., drug-free workplace act.

pursuant to chapter 295, florida statutes,candidates…