CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE TECHNICIAN - F/C

CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE TECHNICIAN - F/C

Date:  Oct 6, 2026

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Requisition No: 881804 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE TECHNICIAN - F/C

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70011325 

Salary:  $37,117.08 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

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ADVERTISING TITLE: CORRECTIONAL SENTENCE TECHNICIAN-F/C

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Tomoka Correctional Institution in the Classification Department.

The purpose of the Correctional Sentence Technician is to ensure the accuracy and integrity of inmate sentencing records by reviewing and updating commitment documents, verifying release dates, correcting errors in inmate identification and sentence details, collaborating with legal and law enforcement agencies, and documenting repeat offenders and supervision violations for compliance and accountability.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Look at commitment documents to understand sentencing rules, update sentence information, and make sure release dates are correct. Check computer calculations and manually calculate jail time credit, informing staff of any changes.
• Work with Public Defenders, State Attorneys, Sheriffs, and Court Clerks to fix mistakes in commitment documents and clear up any confusion about sentences. Follow up to make sure all needed documents are received and processed.
• Search the inmate information system to find and fix errors in inmate identification and number assignments, making sure the correct sentence details are entered in the Offender Based Information System (OBIS).
• Review new commitments after inmate intake to decide if a new inmate number is needed or if they can use their original number. Make necessary changes to sentence details and recalculate release dates, informing the Central Office of any updates.
• Work with Central Office staff to identify repeat offenders and document post-release supervision violations, creating a detailed paperwork trail for accountability and making changes to policies and procedures related to sentence structure issues.

Join us in this dynamic role where attention to detail and effective communication make a significant impact on the justice 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 experience working with Microsoft Office programs.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Data entry or clerical experience.
• Experience working in a law enforcement or correctional setting.

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.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on jobs.myflorida.com. 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 jobs.myflorida.com). 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 clicking here .  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

Location:  DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32120 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32118

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