CORRECTIONAL PROBATION SUPERVISOR - 70013604

State of Florida • Largo, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Probation Supervisor directs and supervises correctional probation officers and senior officers, monitoring their daily activities to ensure investigative and supervision services comply with Florida statutes, Department of Corrections rules, and the probation and parole manual of procedures. The supervisor may also oversee the day-to-day operation of a small office.

The position involves reviewing and approving investigations, correspondence, violation reports, affidavits, warrant requests, system entries, and information requests for quality, accuracy, and compliance with departmental policy. The supervisor distributes and monitors workloads, assigns cases, reviews officer compliance and individual cases, and accompanies officers in the field to monitor safety and supervision practices.

The supervisor implements department policies and procedures; evaluates, counsels, trains, and guides staff; ensures required training is completed; and reviews leave requests. The role also involves interviewing employment applicants, conducting background investigations, maintaining relationships with criminal justice and community partners, responding appropriately to public and victim concerns, supervising offenders or conducting investigations when needed, and handling assigned administrative duties. The supervisor may assist the Correctional Probation Senior Supervisor and participate in teams, committees, task forces, and training.

This is an internal promotional opportunity for current Florida Department of Corrections employees. Applicants must apply electronically through the People First system and provide complete employment, training, and education information in their applicant profile.

Requirements

• Current Florida Department of Corrections employee; the vacancy is an internal promotional opportunity only.
• Certified in accordance with Florida Statutes 943.13.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid driver’s license, required as a condition of employment under Florida Administrative Code 33-208.402 and Florida Statutes Section 322.03(3).
• Ability to work independently and/or under stressful conditions.
• Ability to describe facts and events accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of techniques for advising, interviewing, and counseling.
• Ability to interview and counsel.
• Ability to review and analyze data.
• Ability to prepare a variety of reports.
• Ability to conduct investigations.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise correctional probation officers and senior officers, monitoring their daily work for compliance with applicable statutes, rules, and procedures.
• Review and approve correspondence, investigations, violation reports, affidavits, warrant requests, system entries, and information requests for quality, accuracy, and policy compliance.
• Distribute and review workloads, assign new and transfer cases, and monitor equitable assignment and consistent enforcement of supervision orders.
• Review officer compliance with field supervision standards and conduct required case reviews and follow-up.
• Review and approve recommendations for early termination of supervision.
• Accompany officers in the field to monitor compliance with field safety procedures and supervision duties.
• Implement department policies and procedures and ensure satisfactory delivery of services.
• Evaluate employee performance, develop performance improvement plans as needed, and counsel, motivate, and guide staff.
• Ensure staff complete mandated training and review leave requests to maintain adequate office and workload coverage.
• Interview employment applicants and conduct background investigations on prospective employees.
• Maintain liaison with courts, criminal justice representatives, service providers, government agencies, and other department offices.
• Respond appropriately and promptly to public and victim needs, concerns, and complaints.
• Manage and supervise offenders as required during an officer’s absence and conduct investigations when workload or circumstances require.
• Handle administrative duties, assist in the absence of the Correctional Probation Senior Supervisor, and serve on teams, committees, and task forces.
• Attend and deliver training related to the position and career development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager