PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

Date: Jun 15, 2026

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Requisition No: 877698

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70007525

Salary: $37,582.22 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 06/22/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING TITLE: PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Circuit 114- Miami North.

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. 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:

• 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!

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 a high school diploma or its equivalent.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year of experience in administrative roles, either professional or non-professional.

• Strong Data Entry Experience.

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.

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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

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Nearest Major Market:Miami