CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

Requisition No: 884652


Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70035994


Salary: $54,135.64 Annually


Posting Closing Date: 10/14/2026


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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL SERVICES CONSULTANT

This open state advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in the Inmate Appeals Department.

The purpose of the Correctional Services Consultant is to manage and resolve inmate grievances, lead staff training and curriculum development, monitor compliance with regulations, support field staff and coordinators, and ensure accurate reporting and documentation.


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

JOB DUTIES:

• Manages and investigates inmate grievance complaints, assists with specialized cases, and helps resolve inmate issues for rehabilitation.
• Leads curriculum development, organizes statewide training events, and balances staff caseloads to ensure deadlines are met.
• Oversees grievances related to inmate tablets and kiosks, and supports field staff and regional grievance coordinators.
• Reviews and approves grievances, monitors compliance with rules and policies, and trains staff on grievance procedures.
• Develops reports to track grievance processes, participates in review teams for complex cases, and provides documentation to legal and risk management offices.

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
  • 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.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess at least 3 years' experience handling inmate grievances.
• Must possess at least 3 years' experience working at a professional level in security, classification, sentence structure or inmate grievances.

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.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.


For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. 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.


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