Senior Classification Officer Job Orlando area,Florida USA,Government

Position: SENIOR CLASSIFICATION OFFICER

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Requisition No:883533

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Working Title:

SENIOR CLASSIFICATION OFFICER

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WORKING TITLE:

SENIOR CLASSIFICATION OFFICER

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Florida Reception Center in the Classification department.

The Classification Department accurately assesses and classifies inmates based on their needs, risks, and behaviors. We ensure appropriate housing and program placements within the correctional system. Our goal is to enhance safety and security while promoting effective rehabilitation, ultimately aiding in the successful reintegration of inmates into society.

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

JOB DUTIES:

Join our dynamic team and make a real impact! This exciting position involves managing inmates through a collaborative case management approach, ensuring their needs are met with effective communication and resources.

Key responsibilities include:

Manage a diverse caseload of inmates, including those with special statuses, and prepare comprehensive inmate management plans.
Recommend custody classifications and institutional program assignments based on thorough evaluations from reports, interviews, and correspondence.
Supervise and evaluate inmate progress, preparing detailed progress reports and making special status recommendations.
Maintain accurate inmate information in the department’s offender database system and evaluate gain time awards.
Assist in training new classification staff, support the Classification Supervisor with administrative functions, and mange a Release officer caseload.

Be part of a team that shapes the future of inmate rehabilitation and management!

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess two (2) years of Classification Officer experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to applicants with the following qualifications:

Experience with file audit and custody procedures.
Possess a working knowledge of disciplinary processes
Capability to handle large volumes of inmate change and movement.

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.

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