Correctional Services Consultant

Correctional Services Consultant

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is seeking a Correctional Services Consultant for a Career Service position that reports to Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in Policy Management and Inmate Appeals. The mission of the Policy Management and Inmate Appeals department in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to ensure the development, implementation, and oversight of policies and procedures that govern the operations of the Department.

Job Duties:

• Statewide Grievance Coordination:
  Assist in developing, administering, and coordinating the statewide inmate grievance procedure.
• Compliance Monitoring:
  Monitor institution/facility compliance with Chapter 33-29 and Chapter 944.331, Florida Statutes.
• Central Office Representation:
  Act as the Secretary's representative for inmate grievances filed at the central office, supervising and managing assigned staff.
• Documentation Management:
  Coordinate with the Attorney General's Office to acquire and provide requested documentation.
• Regional Presence:
  Maintain direct contact with inmates within the assigned region to monitor compliance and address grievances.
• Policy Guidance:
  Provide guidance to wardens, assistant wardens, and institutional staff on grievance procedures and department rules, recommending policy revisions as needed.
• Training and Support:
  Serve as a regional grievance consultant, providing training and guidance to inmate grievance coordinators and conducting staff meetings.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
  Develop reports and tracking systems to monitor grievance processes, evaluate outcomes, and identify trends, making recommendations to prevent potential problems.

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 be currently employed with the Florida Department of Corrections.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience handling inmate grievances.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience working in classification, security, sentence structure or inmate grievances.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience working in an institution setting.

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.
• 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.
• 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 eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.