PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Circuit 014 DeFuniak P and P. The purpose of this position is to ensure accurate intake, processing, and tracking of offenders on community supervision by managing their records, coordinating their activities, and maintaining security and quality standards within the department's information systems. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Manages the intake and processing of offenders, including entering their information and sentencing details into the Offender Based Information System (OBIS).
• Reviews, interprets, and enters sentencing documents and monetary obligations into relevant databases, using specialized tools and manuals as needed.
• Verifies offender data, coordinates orientation programs, and requests criminal records to ensure accurate and complete records.
• Oversees offender community service work, monitors job assignments, and photographs offenders for the department's website, ensuring quality standards are met.
• Maintains security procedures, conducts quality assurance audits, and assists with interstate transfers and monitoring offenders with out-of-state detainers.

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:

• Must possess a demonstration of knowledge, skills, and abilities documented on position description as demonstrated by education, work experience and/or work sample and interview.
• Must be proficient in accurate typing and data entry.
• Must possess a Valid Driver's License.

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.
• 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.

Location: DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32435

Nearest Major Market: Panama City