PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALISTThis open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Circuit 08-0 Gainesville. The mission of the Parole/Probation Specialist 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. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.JOB DUTIES:Enter and update offender information in the computer system, including sentencing and financial details.Research and verify offender data to create accurate records and help with orientation programs.Request and review criminal records and prepare prior records for new offenders.Manage and oversee the daily intake and processing of offenders into the tracking system, ensuring accurate data entry and compliance with guidelines.Ensure data accuracy through quality checks and generate reports for management.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.REQUIREMENTS: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. The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.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.