PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Circuit 050 Ocala East. This position supports 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.

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, utilizing advanced tools like the Automated Correctional Task System and Felony Offense Coding Manual.
• 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.

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!

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: Ocala, FL, US