PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALISTThis open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Circuit 06-2 New Port Richey. The purpose 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. Additionally, the position aims to drive offender rehabilitation by coordinating community service activities, assisting with job placements and program assignments, and ensuring high-quality documentation. Through meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to public safety, this role makes a significant impact on the community corrections system. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.JOB DUTIES: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).Interpreting, coding, and entering documents related to offender sentencing and monetary obligations into the CDC and OBIS databases.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.Requesting and screening criminal record information through NCIC/FCIC and other criminal justice databases and preparing detailed prior records for new intakes.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.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.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. Must possess a valid driver's license. 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.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.Location: NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, US, 34654 NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, US, 34652Nearest Major Market: Tampa