Correctional Sentence Technician - F​/C

Requisition No:876494

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 Central Florida Reception Center in the Classification Department.

Our mission in the Classification Department is to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of inmate sentence structures and release calculations by meticulously reviewing legal documents, collaborating with justice system partners, and maintaining precise records, while upholding the standards and policies of the Florida Department of Corrections.

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.

Join us in this dynamic role where attention to detail and effective communication make a significant impact on the justice system!

• 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.

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.

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.

ORLANDO, FL, US,

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211

F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.