Parole​/Probation Specialist

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requisition no:867845

agency: department of corrections

working title: parole/probation specialist -

advertising/working title: parole/probation specialist

the mission of this position 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.

• be at the forefront of community corrections by managing the day-to-day intake and processing of offenders placed or released on community supervision, ensuring accurate data entry into the offender based information system (obis).
• play a crucial role in justice by interpreting, coding, and entering documents related to offender sentencing and monetary obligations into the cdc and obis databases, utilizing advanced tools like the automated correctional task system and felony offense coding manual.
• make a significant impact by obtaining, researching, interpreting, and verifying offender data to establish initial computer records for new commitments, and assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs.
• enhance public safety by requesting and screening criminal record information through ncic/fcic and other criminal justice databases and preparing detailed prior records for new intakes.
• drive offender rehabilitation by developing, coordinating, and monitoring community service work activities, assisting with job needs and program assignments, and ensuring high-quality offender photographs for the department's website.
• this is not a probation officer position.

join us in this dynamic role where your attention to detail and dedication to public safety will make a significant difference in the community corrections 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:
• 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.

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.

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.

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