PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALISTThis open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Circuit 092 - ORLANDO WEST. 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 assisting 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. 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.LOCATION: ORLANDO, FL, US, 32818 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32821 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32809 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32804 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32811 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32825 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32814 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32801 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32812 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32826 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32808 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32806 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32835 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32831 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32807 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32827 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32833 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32824 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32805 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32803 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32810 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32819 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32822