Investigator, Government, Government Agency

Requisition No:869124

Agency:
Commission on Offender Review

Working Title:

COMMISSION INVESTIGATOR -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $42,254.60

Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026

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FLORIDA COMMISSION ON OFFENDER REVIEW

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The Florida Commission on Offender Review, formerly known as the Florida Parole Commission, is looking to fill the Commission Investigator – CS
. The Commission on Offender Review performs a vital role in Florida’s criminal justice system by preserving the autonomy needed in post‑release decisions affecting inmates and ex‑offenders. Commissioners preside over weekly meetings at the central office in Tallahassee and various other state locations as required by statute. During these public proceedings, the commissioners make a variety of determinations regarding parole and other releases.

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage through CHP and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• Various plans for dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options are available.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays each year.
• One Personal Holiday each year.
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (paid 100% by employer).
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida colleges and universities for up to six credit hours per semester.
• Seven paid weeks of Maternity Leave, plus two paid weeks of Care and Bonding Leave.

• Review Conditional Release and Addiction Recovery Interviews received in Central Office. These interviews are submitted by the Florida Department of Corrections’ staff for the purpose of determining eligibility for supervision. Calculate the supervision max date for the Commission and make the appropriate data entries in the Corrections Data Center (CDC) database.
• Assist the other Commission Investigator counterpart by conducting a second level quality assurance check of inmate eligibility for Conditional Release and Addiction Recovery Supervision.
• Review requests for curfew extensions, modification of special conditions of supervision, or termination from supervision. These requests come from the Florida Department of Corrections, inmates, offenders, and family members/supporters for the purpose of determining if the request should be placed on a Commission docket.
• Coordinate with the Florida Department of Correction’s Compact staff regarding Interstate Compact issues.
• Answer telephone and electronic inquiries from the Florida Department of Corrections regarding eligibility issues, case status, or docket scheduling.
• Respond to inmates, offenders, and family members/supporters through mail, email, and phone correspondence.
• Run criminal histories as a certified eAgent (NCIC/FCIC) operator.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High school diploma.

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Skill in the operation of personal computers.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.

Preference may be given to applicants that possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

As a part of the interview process, a written work sample may be given at the start/conclusion of the verbal interview.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT
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It is the policy of the Florida Commission on Offender Review that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Commission.

Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement…