Parole​/Probation Specialist

Overview

PAROLE/PROBATION SPECIALIST –  The position is located at Region IV Community Corrections Office in West Palm Beach. This is a Career Service, non-telework role reporting to the Florida Department of Corrections. The goal of this position is to support the effective functioning of community corrections by managing intake and processing of offenders, ensuring accurate data entry, and maintaining comprehensive offender records to enhance public safety.

• Manage 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).
• Interpret, code, and enter documents related to offender sentencing and monetary obligations into the CDC and OBIS databases using tools such as the Automated Correctional Task System and Felony Offense Coding Manual.
• Obtain, research, interpret, and verify offender data to establish initial computer records for new commitments; assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs.
• Request and screen criminal record information through NCIC/FCIC and other databases; prepare detailed prior records for new intakes.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor community service work activities; assist with job needs and program assignments; ensure high-quality offender photographs for the department’s website.
• Note:
  
  This is not a probation officer position.

Please note:

when submitting a college/university degree, official transcripts will be required if selected.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess at least two years of professional or non-professional administrative experience.

• Previous work experience in data entry.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance with AD&D benefits.
• Supplemental dental, vision, life, disability, and hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-free college courses.
• Retirement plans with the Florida Retirement System (FRS):
  Pension Plan, Investment Plan (401(k)-type), Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop), Deferred Compensation; no reemployment restrictions on distributions beginning July 1, 2024.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two years of administrative experience.

• BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:
  Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. Must be completed before start.
• EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the U.S.; E-Verify used. H-1B Sponsorship not supported.
• Applications accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
• Reasonable accommodation requests should be directed to the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center.
• Drug-Free workplace; employees subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, veterans’ preference applies to Career Service vacancies. Documentation (e.g., DD Form 214) must be attached with submission. See Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code for documentation requirements. All documentation is due by close of the vacancy announcement.