Parole​/Probation Specialist

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requisition no:865779

department of corrections

parole/probation specialist

this open competitive advertisement is for a career service position located at circuit 15-0 west palm beach intake. The mission of this position 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.

• be at the forefront of community corrections by managing the day-to-day intake and processing of offenders placed or released on community supervision, accurate data entry into the offender based information system (obis).
• play a crucial role in justice by interpreting, coding, and entering documents related to offender sentencing and monetary obligations into the cdc and obis databases, utilizing advanced tools like the automated correctional task system and felony offense coding manual.
• make a significant impact by obtaining, researching, interpreting, and verifying offender data to establish initial computer records for new commitments, and assist in coordinating initial and pre-release orientation programs.
• enhance public safety by requesting and screening criminal record information through ncic/fcic and other criminal justice databases and preparing detailed prior records for new intakes.
• drive offender rehabilitation by developing, coordinating, and monitoring community service work activities, assisting with job needs and program assignments, and ensuring high-quality offender photographs for the department's website.
• this is not a probation officer position.

• 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:
  • 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.

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

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.

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 1‑877‑562‑7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm est on the closing date.

the state of florida is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the americans…